Factor the Expression $x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 8$

question 184

Multiple Choice

Factor the expression. $x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 8$

• A) \(( x - 4 ) ( x + 2 )\)
• B) \(( x + 4 ) ( x + 2 )\)
• C) \(( x - 8 ) ( x - 1 )\)
• D) \(( x + 8 ) ( x - 1 )\)
• E) \(( x + 4 ) ( x - 2 )\)

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