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Factor the expression x2 − 14x + 45 completely.

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Answer:

(x-9)(x-5)

Explanation:

To factor this expression, you need to find two values that have a sum of -14 and also have a product of 45. The values -5 and -9 meet these requirements and become the constants in the two factors of the expression,

x2 − 14x + 45 = (x − 9)(x − 5).

User Steven Carr
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Answer:

(x-9)(x-5)

Explanation:

x²-5x-9x+45

x(x-5)-9(x-5)

(x-9)(x-5)

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