Question

Factor the polynomial x^2-3x-4

Answer 1

Answer: (x - 4) ( x + 1)

Explanation:

x^2-3x-4

x - 4

x +1

-4x + x = -3x x * x = x^2

-4 * 1 = -4

(x - 4) (x + 1)

Answer 2

(x-4)(x+1)
find two numbers that if you multiply them you get -4, and if you add them you get -3. Those numbers are -4 and 1.