Answer:
(x + 2)(x + 8)
Step-by-step explanation:
x² + 10x + 16
consider the factors of the constant term (16) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term.
the factors are + 2 and + 8 , since
+ 2 × + 8 = + 16 and + 2 + 8 = + 10 , then
x² + 10x + 16 = (x + 2)(x + 8) ← in factored form
