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How do you factor x^2+11x+10=0?

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Answer:

x = -1 or x = -10

Explanation:

x^2 + 11x + 10 = 0

x^2 + 10x + x + 10 = 0

x(x + 10) + 1(x + 10) = 0

(x + 1) (x + 10) = 0

x + 1 = 0 or x + 10 = 0

x = -1 or x = -10

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