Answer:
(x + 9)(5x - 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
5x² + 44x - 9
Consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term.
product = 5 × - 9 = - 45 and sum = + 44
The factors are + 45 and - 1
Use these factors to split the x- term
5x² + 45x - x - 9 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )
= 5x(x + 9) - 1(x + 9) ← factor out (x + 9) from each term
= (x + 9)(5x - 1) ← in factored form
