Question

X^2 - 3x - 28 factor compleatly

Answer 1

Answer:

(x - 7)(x + 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the factors, you just need to ask yourself the question: Which two numbers multiply to -28 but add to -3?

Simple guess-and-check will lead you to the numbers -7 and 4.

-7 x 4 = -28

-7 + 4 = -3

These numbers will make up the factored equation.

x² - 3x - 28

(x - 7)(x + 4)

You can check your answer by re-expanding the factored expression. This is done by multiplying each term in the first parentheses by each term in the second parentheses.

(x - 7)(x + 4)  ---->  x² - 7x + 4x - 28  ---->  x² - 3x - 28

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 3x - 28

What factors multiply to -28 and add to -3?

-7 and 4.

(x - 7) (x + 4)