Question

Factor : x^2 - x - 3

Answer 1

It needs to be in parenthesis. Like (x + ?)(x - ? )

Answer 2

yes but first u need to know if it is factor-able in the first place!

Answer 3

IT IS FRIGGIN' FACTORABLE.

Answer 4

use the quadratic formula \[\left( -b \pm \sqrt{b ^{2}-4ac}\right)/2a\]

Answer 5

I am a freshman in High SChool. I have no idea what you just said.

Answer 6

quadratic formula
compare your quadratic expression to the standard equation
\[ax^2 + bx +c\]
then the values of x will be :

\[x = [-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}]/2a\]


now you can write them in their factor form

Answer 7

hay girl quadratic formula is use to solve the quadratic equations like the one you have asked: x^2 - x - 3
now in this eq b=-1
a=1
c=-3 put these values in the quation you'll get you answer ok ?

Answer 8

@Lovelesstime what did you get?