Using the Factor Theorem, it is found that the correct factorization [tex]\rm x^2+2x-8=0[/tex] is (x+4) (x-2).
The Factor Theorem states that a polynomial function with roots is given by:
[tex]\rm f(x)=a(x-x_1)(x-x_2).........(x-x_n)[/tex]
In this problem, the polynomial is:
[tex]\rm x^2+2x-8=0[/tex]
Which is a quadratic equation with coefficients a = 1, b =2, c = -8.
[tex]\rm \triangle=b^2-4ac\\\\ \triangle=(2)^2-4\times 1 \times (-8)\\\\ \triangle=4+32\\\\ \triangle=36[/tex]
Then,
The correct factorization is;
[tex]\rm x^2+2x-8=0\\\\x^2+4x-2x-8=0\\\\x(x+4)-2(x+4)=0\\\\(x+4)(x-2)=0[/tex]
Hence, the correct factorization is (x+4) (x-2).
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