Question

Which expression is equivalent to x2 - 17x - 60?​

Answer 1

option A is correct

Explanation:

x^2 - 17 - 60

using middle term break method

x^2 - (20 - 3)x - 60

x^2 - 20x + 3x - 60

x(x - 20) + 3(x - 20)

(x + 3)(x - 20)

Answer 2

(x-20) (x+3)

Explanation:

x^2 - 17x - 60

What two numbers multiply to -60 and add to -17

-20 * 3 = -60

-20 +3 = -17

(x-20) (x+3)