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What is the factored form of the expression x^2-2x-15?

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Answer:


(x-5)(x+3)

Explanation:

Factor by grouping


x^2-2x-15\\x^2+3x-5x-15\\x(x+3)-5(x+3)\\(x-5)(x+3)

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