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What is the factored form of the expression x^2-7x-18

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Answer:

Below.

Explanation:

x^2 - 7x - 18

-9 * 2 = -18 and -9 +2 = -7 so the factors are:

(x - 9)(x + 2)

User Yngvar Kristiansen
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Answer:

(x-9)(x+2)

Explanation:

x^2-7x-18

What 2 numbers multiply to -18 and add to -7

-9*2 = -18

-9+2 = -7

(x-9)(x+2)

User Hakan Deryal
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