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Factor x^2 + 5x + 4 = 0

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Answer:

Explanation:

x² + 5x + 4 =0

Product =4

Sum = 5

So, factors = 4*1

x² + 1x + 4x + 4*1 = 0

x*(x + 1) + 4*(x + 1) = 0

(x + 1)(x + 4) = 0

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