Question

Factorise the given expression.

p² + 6p − 16

Answer 1

p² + 6p − 16

This is on advanced type

= p² + (8 − 2) p − 8 × 2

= p² + 8p − 2p − 8 × 2

= p² + 8p − 2p − 16

On taking the common

= p (p + 8) − 2 (p + 8)

Hence, factorization

= (p + 8) (p − 2)