Question

Factor.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is option A

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 5x - 36

To factor the expression rewrite -5x as a difference

That's

x² + 4x - 9x - 36

Factor out x from the expression

x( x + 4) - 9x - 36

Factor out -9 from the expression

x( x + 4) - 9( x+ 4)

Factor out x + 4 from the expression

The final answer is

( x - 9)( x + 4)

Hope this helps you

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{(x - 9) \: (x + 4) }$

Option A is the correct option.-

Step-by-step explanation:

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