Question

What is the factored form of x^2-x-2? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x+1)(x-2)$

Step-by-step explanation:

You can factor this by grouping.

$x^2-x-2$

$\left(x^2+x\right)+\left(-2x-2\right)$

$x\left(x+1\right)-2\left(x+1\right)$

$\left(x+1\right)\left(x-2\right)$