Question

Hey i have 1 question... In a quadratic equation, when you solve by factoring, does it mater where you put the factoring numbers? EX: (x+5)(x-4) does it matter if i put (x+4)(x-5)

Answer 1

Very definitely, as the two are not equal.

(x+5)(x-4) = x^2 + x - 20

but

(x+4)(x-5) = x^2 - x - 20

which are different.

Answer 2

yes
(x+4)(x-5) = x^2 - x - 20
and (x-4)(x+5) = x^2 + x -20

Answer 3

Oh thanks alot