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What are the factors of x squared minus 4x minus 5?

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Answer:

(x-5) (x+1)

Explanation:

x^2 -4x-5

What 2 numbers multiply to -5 and add to -4

-5*1 = -5

-5+1 = -4

(x-5) (x+1)

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