Question

Fill in the blanks to make the equation true. (x…)(x…)=x^2-4x-32

Answer 1

Given

`x^2-4x-32`

Factor the expression

`\begin{gathered} (x^2+4x)+(-8x-32) \\ \text{Factor x and -8} \\ x(x+4)-8(x+4) \end{gathered}`

Factor the common term x + 4

`(x+4)(x-8)`

Answer:

`(x+4)(x-8)=x^2-4x-32`