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OpenStudy (anonymous):

factor x^2-28x-60

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this can be factored. do you know how to factor?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no not really

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know the FOIL rule?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (pfenn1):

\[x^2 -28x-60=(x+a)(x+b)\text { where }a+b=-28 \text { and }ab=-60\]

OpenStudy (pfenn1):

What are the factors of -60 that when you add them together give you -28?

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