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X^2-15x+26 factoring need help

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Answer:

x^2 - 2x - 13x + 26 = (x-2)(x-13)

Explanation:

x^2 - 15x + 26 = x^2 - 2x - 13x + 26 = (x^2 - 2x) - (13x - 26)

= x(x-2) - 13(x-2) = (x-2)(x-13)