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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The correct factorization of $x^2 + 7x - 8$ is $(x + 8)(x - 1)$, as these factors multiply to give the original quadratic equation, matching the middle term (7x) and the constant term (-8) when expanded.

Factor the Expression x2+7x−8x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 8x2+7x−8

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