Question

Factor completely
x^2 - 3x - 28

Answer 1

on the top: -28

on the bottom: -3

on the sides: -7 and 4

(x-7)(x+4)

Explanation:

Answer 2

(x-7) (x+4)

Explanation:

x^2 - 3x - 28

What two numbers multiply to -28 and add to -3

-7*4 = -28

-7+4 = -3

(x-7) (x+4)