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Factor this polynomial completely
{x}^(2) - x - 20

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Step-by-step explanation

Given the expression


x^2-x-20

Therefore;


\begin{gathered} x^2-x-20 \\ =x^2-5x+4x-20 \\ =x(x-5)+4(x-5) \\ =(x+4)(x-5) \end{gathered}

Answer:


(x+4)(x-5)

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