Question

x^2+x-30 can this be factored? If not what are the values of x?

Answer 1

x^2 + 1x - 30
first, you have to think of two number which will make up a product of negative 30 and a sum of 1.
so that is 5 and negative 6, right?
(x+5)(x-6)=0
x = -5 and x = 6

Answer 2

does it help?

Answer 3

yes thanks!