Question

SPLIT THE MIDDLETERM
x² - x-2​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

I think this might be what you want:

x^2 - x - 2

= x^2 + x - 2x - 2

We can now factor this by grouping:

= x(x + 1) - 2(x + 1)

= (x - 2)(x + 1) which are the factors of the given expression.

Answer 2

Explanation:

x2 - 2x + x - 2

x( x - 2) +1(x - 2)

(x - 2) (x + 1) are the factors