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What is the factored form of x2 - 4x - 5?

O (x + 5)(x - 1)
O (x + 5)(x + 1)
O (X - 5)(x - 1)
O (X - 5)(x + 1)

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Answer:

It's the last one (X-5)(X+1)

Explanation:

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User Jw
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Answer:

(x-5) (x+1)

Explanation:

x^2 - 4x - 5

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to -5 and add to -4

-5*1 = -5

-5+1 = -4

(x-5) (x+1)

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