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X²-7x-18 factor completely

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Answer:

(x-9) (x+2)

Explanation:

x²- 7x -18

first find the factors of -18 which when added gives us -7

factors of -18:

1 -18

2 -9

2 + (-9) gives us -7

therefore,

(x-9) (x+2)

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