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Factor completely m^2 - 5m - 14 show your work

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Answer:

Factor m^2-5m-14

(m-7) (m+2)



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Answer:

The fully factored form is (m - 7)(m + 2)

Explanation:

In order to factor the equation (or any quadratic equation with a first coefficient of 1), you need to look for factors of the last number (-14) that add up to the middle number (-5). So, start by listing the factors of -14.

1, -14

-1, 14

2, -7

-2, 7

The two numbers that add up to -5 are 2 and -7. We now use these in parenthesis with the variable.

(m - 7)(m + 2)

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