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What is the factored form of x^2-x-2? ​

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Answer:


(x+1)(x-2)

Explanation:

You can factor this by grouping.


x^2-x-2


\left(x^2+x\right)+\left(-2x-2\right)


x\left(x+1\right)-2\left(x+1\right)


\left(x+1\right)\left(x-2\right)

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