Answer:
(x - 7)(x + 6)
Explanation:
Given
x² - x - 42
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 42) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 1)
The factors are - 7 and + 6 , since
- 7 × 6 = - 42 and - 7 + 6 = - 1 , thus
x² - x - 42 = (x - 7)(x + 6)
(x + 6)
(x - 7)
To factor the polynomial in form find two factors of C that have a sum of B
B = -1
C = -42
Factors of 42:
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42
6 and -7 multiply to -42 and add to -1
Write in factored form:
(x + 6)(x - 7)
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