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Factorize x²+7x+10. Show working please

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Answer:

(x + 2)(x + 5)

Explanation:

Given

x² + 7x + 10

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 10) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 7)

The factors are + 2 and + 5 , since

5 × 2 = + 10 and 2 + 5 = + 7 , then

x² + 7x + 10 = (x + 2)(x + 5) ← in factored form

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