Question

A) Factorise x²-2x-3

Answer 1

Solution: (x-3)(x+1)

Explanation:

1) Using Mid term break:

x²-2x-3

x²+x-3x-3

2) Take Common Factors from the two pairs

(x²+x) + (-3x-3)

x(x+1) -3(x+1)

3) Rewrite in Factored Form:

(x-3)(x+1)