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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Completely factor the polynomial. X2-4x-45

OpenStudy (anonymous):

X2=(x squared)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[(x-9)(x+5)\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you explain how you got that answer please?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

have to think of two numbers whose product is -45 and whose sum is -4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since the product is negative one of the numbers must be negative and the other positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i get it now!! lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and they must be 4 apart since their difference is 4

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