Question

the expression n^2 - n - 30 can be written in Factored Form as (n + 5) (n + k), where k represents a number

Answer 1

k = -6

Explanation:

Expand by substituting -6:

(n+5) (n-6) = n^2 + 5n - 6n (-6×5)

Thus, (n+5)(n-6) = n^2 -1n -30

(In a facotrised form for quadratics, the numbers need to add to 'bx', in this case -1, and multiply to form 'c' (-30). So -6×5 = -30 and k= -6)