Question

Factor: b2-3b-4

Multiplying Quadratics—Box Method

Answer 1

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Answer:

(b - 4)(b + 1)

Explanation:

b² - 3b - 4

Factor by determining which numbers add up to -3 and multiply to equal -4.

-4 + 1 = -3

-4 × 1 = -4

Therefore, in factored form, the equation would be:

(b -4)(b + 1)