Question

Write the expression in factored form s^2-20s-100

Answer 1

Answer:

The factors of given expression are 10+10√2 and 10-10√2.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have given a quadratic expression.

s²-20s-100

We have to find factors of given expression.

We use quadratic formula to find factors.

x = (-b±√b²-4ac) / 2a

From given expression, a = 1 , b = -20 and c = -100

Putting values in above formula, we have

x = (-(-20)±√(-20)²-4(1)(-100) ) / 2(1)

x = (20±√400+400 ) / 2

x = (20±√800) /  2

x = (20± √400×2) / 2

x = (20±20√2) / 2

x = 10±10√2

Hence, the factors of given expression are 10+10√2 and 10-10√2.