Question

Answer in factored form x^2-2x-35

Answer 1

Well, (x - 7)(x + 5) = x^2-2x-35 So (x - 7)(x + 5) is your answer, hope this helps!

Answer 2

what 2 numbers multiply to -35 and add to -2
the bigger factor is negative since they add to a negative number

add factors, bigger one is negative
1-35=-34, nope
5-7=-2, yep

(x+5)(x-7)