P² + 11p-42=0 I neet to find 2 numbers for 42, ex ( 6 x 7 = 42, but -6 + 7 is one not eleven. 6-7 is -1 not eleven...) PLS help!

Freddoo asked May 18, 2023

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P² + 11p-42=0

I neet to find 2 numbers for 42, ex ( 6 x 7 = 42, but -6 + 7 is one not eleven. 6-7 is -1 not eleven...) PLS help!

Freddoo asked May 18, 2023

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Answer:

(p-3)(p+14)

Explanation:

factors of 42:

1 x 42

2 x 21

3 x 14

6 x 7

The only pair that would work are -3 and 14

Alan Peabody answered May 23, 2023

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