Question

Factor the expression write your answer as the product of two binomials X^2-13x+42

Answer 1

Answer:

$x {}^{2} - 13x + 42$

$x {}^{2} - 7x - 6x + 42$

$x (x - 7) - 6(x - 7)$

$(x - 6)(x - 7)$

$x = 6 \: and \: x = 7$

Answer 2

Answer:

${x}^{2} - 13x + 42$

${x}^{2} - 7x - 6x + 42$

$x(x - ) - 6(x - 7)$

$(x - 6)(x - 7)$