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Algebra 7.5 factor the polynomial

x^2+5x+4

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Answer:

( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 )

Explanation:

x² + 5x + 4

= x² + 1x + 4x + 4

= x ( x + 1 ) + 4 ( x + 1 )

= ( x + 4 ) ( x + 1 )

Hence, factorised.

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