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Factorise: p^2-6p+5 do I need to find out what two numbers times together to get 5, and add to get -6? An explanation and answer would be great :/
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Factorise:

p^2-6p+5
do I need to find out what two numbers times together to get 5, and add to get -6? An explanation and answer would be great :/

User Joswin K J
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well i just have only an answer:
(p-5)(p-1)
sorry for the no explanation...
but ENJOY!!!

User Avtomaton
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Answer:

p²-6p+5

=(p-1)(p-5)
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