Question

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

Answer 1

`(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)`