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Factor this trinomial. x2+3x-4

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Answer:

(x - 1)(x + 4)

Explanation:

So basically, we need two numbers that add to get 3 and multiply to get -4.

We can use -1 and 4.

-1 + 4 = 3

-1 * 4 = -4

So, this makes it true.

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