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The second step in the process for factoring the trinomial x2-5x-36 is to

The second step in the process for factoring the trinomial x2-5x-36 is to
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The second step in the process for factoring the trinomial x2-5x-36 is to

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Find the sum of the factors of 36

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x²-5x-36

Write -5x as a sum or difference.

x²+4x-9x-36

Factor out x from the expression.

x(x+4)-9(x+4)

Factor out x+4 from the expression.

(x+4)(x-9)

Answer: The second step is to factor out x.
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