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Which expression is the factored form of x2-7x+10

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Answer:


\boxed{ (x - 2)(x - 7)}

Explanation:

Hey there!

To factor,


x^2-7x+10

We need 2 numbers that multiply to get 10 and add to get -7 which is,

-2 and -5.

-2*-5 = 10

-2x + -5x = -7x

x*x=x^2

Factored - (x - 2)(x - 7)

Hope this helps :)

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