Question

Factor x^2-x-72 Please

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Answer 1

(x+8)(x-9)

Explanation:

1. Use the sum-product pattern

x²-x-72

x²+8x-9x-72

2. Find the common factor from the 2 pairs

x²+8x-9x-72

x(x+8)-9(x+8)

3. Rewrite in factored form

x(x+8)-9(x+8)

(x-9)(x+8)

Solution to problem: (x-9)(x+8)