Question

how do you factor x^2-5x+6 and what are the factors?

Answer 1

think of two numbers their product = 6 and their sum =5 ,can u guess them ?

Answer 2

i know it is 3 and 2 but is it positive or negative

Answer 3

you have to look at the problem and figure out what can multiply and add together to get the numbers. since it's x^2 then most likely it's (x+?)(x+?).
(x-3)(x-2) X x X -3x -2x +6

Answer 4

good ,so u can try them 2x3=6 but is 2+5=-5 ,thats wrong so u will choose the negative sign -2x-3=6 ,-2+-3=-5