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I need to factor this expression

I need to factor this expression-example-1

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Answer:

( 5x + 1 ) ( x - 4 )

Explanation:

5x² - 19x - 4

= 5x² + x - 20x - 4

= x ( 5x + 1 ) - 4 ( 5x + 1 )

= ( 5x + 1 ) ( x - 4 )

Hence, factorized.

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