Answer:
D
Explanation:
Given
n² - n - 42
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 42) which sum to give the coefficient of the n- term (- 1)
The factors are - 7 and + 6 , since
- 7 × + 6 = - 42 and - 7 + 6 = - 1 , then
n² - n - 42 = (n - 7)(n + 6) ← in factored form