we're supposed to correct the factored expression: s^2 - 17s - 60 = (s - 5) (s - 12) any help would be totally appreciated :-)

BLAZORLOVER asked Jul 3, 2023

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we're supposed to correct the factored expression:
s^2 - 17s - 60 = (s - 5) (s - 12)

any help would be totally appreciated :-)

BLAZORLOVER asked Jul 3, 2023

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Answer:

(s-20)(s+3)

Explanation:

(s-5)(s-12) equals s²-17x+60 and is incorrect

Emery King answered Jul 7, 2023

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