3 years ago

What is the factored form of x2 – X-2?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Feliz [49]3 years ago

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Answer:

( x-2) (x+1)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 – x-2

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

-2 * 1 = -2

-2 +1 = -1

( x-2) (x+1)

Masteriza [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

(x+2)(x-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-x-2

(x^2+2x)(-x-2)
x(x+2)-1(x+2)
(x+2)(x-1)

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