Question

Factor. x2 - 4x - 5 ​

Answer 1

`(x+1)(x-5)`

Explanation:

`x^2-4x-5`

To solve, we will need to factor.

`x^2-4x-5`

Now we got an answer!

`(x+1)(x-5)`

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

x = 5

x = -1

Explanation:

x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0

x^2 - 5x - x - 5 = 0

x(x -+1) + 1 (x - 5) = 0

(x + 1) (x - 5) = 0

x + 1 = 0

x = -1

x - 5 = 0

x = 5

therefore, x = 5 , x = -1