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What are the factors of the expression below -x^2-16x-63

User Kalisha
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Answer:

-(x - 7)(x + 9)

Step-by-step explanation:

Factor out -1

-1(x² + 16x + 63)

Factor quadratic

-1(x - 7)(x + 9)

User Juho
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Answer:

-(x - 7)(x + 9)

Explanation:

Step 1: Factor out -1

-1(x² + 16x + 63)

Step 2: Factor quadratic

-1(x - 7)(x + 9)

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