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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need the anwser to this last question ! [8.03] Factor completely: x2 − 4x − 21 (x + 7)(x − 3) (x + 21)(x − 1) (x − 7)(x + 3) (x − 21)(x + 1)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Find two numbers that multiply to -21 and add to -4 at the same time

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Those two numbers are...???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3 o;

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you mean choice 3?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

if you mean that, then you are correct

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

this is because -7 and 3 multiply to -21 AND add to -4 at the same time

OpenStudy (anonymous):

of course ! thnk you !

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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