The expression $3x^2 + 14x + 8$ can be written in the form $(3x + A)(x + B)$ where $A$ and $B$ are integers. What is the value of $A - B$?
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The expression $3x^2 + 14x + 8$ can be written in the form $(3x + A)(x + B)$ where $A$ and $B$ are integers. What is the value of $A - B$?
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The expression $3x^2 + 14x + 8$ can be written in the form $(3x + A)(x + B)$ where $A$ and $B$ are integers. What is the value of $A - B$?
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