Factor the expression below. x^2+9x+8

(x + 1) (x + 8)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 9x + 8

Consider the factors of the constant term ( + 8) which sum to give the coefficient of the x - term ( + 9)

The factors are + 1 and + 8, since

1 * 8 = 8 and 1 + 8 = 9, thus

x² + 9x + 8 = (x + 1) (x + 8)