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Factoring Quadratic x²+bx+c Negative b

By Taylor Evans
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Suppose x2+bx+60x^2+bx+60 factors as (x+m)(x+n)(x+m)(x+n), for some integers mm and nn (possibly negative).

Which are possible values of the constant bb if b<0b<0? Check all that apply.

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