How do you factor C squared plus C minus 56?

Answer 1

Well, honey, to factor that little equation C squared plus C minus 56, you're gonna want to break out the ol' quadratic formula. Factor that bad boy into (C + 8)(C - 7) and call it a day. Trust me, it's as easy as stealing candy from a baby.

Answer 2

c^2 + c - 56 = (c - 7)(c + 8)

using the factoring rule:

c -7 -7c

x x +

c 8 8c

c^2 -56 c