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What are the factors of x2 – 4x – 5? Check all that apply.

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Answer:

x² - 4x - 5 = ( x + 1)(x - 5)

Explanation:

x² - 4x - 5 =

x² + x - 5x - 5 =

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

( x + 1)(x - 5)

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