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Which expression is equivalent to x2-17x-60

User Alex Falke
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Answer:

(x - 20)(x + 3)

Explanation:

Multiply the coefficient of the first term. 1 x -60

which equals -60

find the two factors of -60 which is -17

-60+ 1 = -59

-30+ 2= -28

-20+ 3= -17

Then, the final answer you will get is (x - 20)(x + 3)

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