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Factorise:
k² - 2k - 8
with explaining the steps


User Salgar
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Refer to the attachment for steb-by-step explanation.

Factorise: k² - 2k - 8 with explaining the steps ​-example-1
User Emuu
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Answer:

( k-4)(k+2)

Explanation:

k² - 2k - 8

What 2 numbers multiply to -8 and add tp -2

-4*2 = -8

-4+2 = -2

( k-4)(k+2)

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