Question

Factor the expression x2 − 14x + 45 completely.

Answer 1

(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).

Answer 2

(x-9)(x-5)

Explanation:

x²-5x-9x+45

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

(x-9)(x-5)