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Answer:

m = 5, n = - 1

Explanation:

Given

x² + 4x - 5

Consider the factors of the constant term (- 5) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 4)

The factors are + 5 and - 1 , since

5 × - 1 = - 5 and 5 - 1 = + 4 , then

x² + 4x - 5 = (x + 5)(x - 1)

with m = 5 and n = - 1

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