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If x - 10 is a factor of x2 - 8x - 20, what is the other
factor?
X +

User Efusjon
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Answer:

(x + 2)

Explanation:

When we factor the expression x² - 8x - 20, we should get (x + 2)(x - 10).

Alternatively, we can use synthetic division or long division to get our answer.

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