Question

What is the factored form of the polynomial x2 + 9x +20

Answer 1

the answer is C on ed

Answer 2

To factor, you have to determine two numbers that multiply to get 20 and add to get 9: 4 & 5.

both signs are positive:
( + )( + )

what multiples to get x^2?
(x+ )(x+ )

So,
(x+4)(x+5) is your answer.