Factor the Trinomial Completely

question 86

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial completely. x² - 18x + 80

• A) (x + 8)(x + 10)
• B) (x - 8)(x + 10)
• C) (x + 1)(x + 80)
• D) (x - 8)(x - 10)

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Definitions:

Lower Partial Standard Deviation

A measure of the downward variation or downside risk of an asset's returns, focusing only on returns that fall below a minimum threshold or target.

Sharpe Measure

A metric used to assess the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk.

Excess Returns

Returns earned by an asset that exceed the risk-free rate of return, indicating the additional gain from taking on risk.

Risk-free Asset

A financial instrument that is considered to have no risk of financial loss, typically issued by a government.