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Factor completely 2x2 − 2x − 40

Mathematics

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Montano1993 [528]3 years ago

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Answer:

2(x-5)(x+4)

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2 − 2x − 40

Factor out a 2

2(x^2 -x -20)

What 2 numbers multiply to -20 and add to -1

-5*4 = -20

-5+4 = -1

2(x-5)(x+4)

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