Question

What is the factored form of the polynomial?

Answer 1

Answer:

(x + 4)(x + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 9x + 20

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 20) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 9)

The factors are + 4 and + 5, since

4 × 5 = 20 and 5 + 4 = 9, hence

x² + 9x + 20 = (x + 4)(x + 5)