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1. Factorise


{x}^(2) - 2x - 24
2. Factorise

{x}^(2) + 5x + 6


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Answer:

1.x}^{2} - 2x - 24

x²- 2x+1²-1²-24

(x-1)²-25

(x-1)²-5²

(x-1+5)(x-1-5)

(x+4)(x-6)

Explanation:

2.

{x}^{2} + 5x + 6

x²+3x+2x+6

x(x+3)+2(x+3)

(x+3)(x+2)

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