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Factor the trinomial below. x^2-3x-40

Factor the trinomial below. x^2-3x-40
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Factor the trinomial below. x^2-3x-40

User Adil B
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Answer:

(x+5)(x-8)

Explanation:

User Kennard
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Answer:

(x-8) (x+5)

Explanation:

x^2-3x-40

What 2 numbers multiply to -40 and add to -3

-8 *5 = -40

-8+5 = -3

(x-8) (x+5)

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