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OpenStudy (anonymous):

**i will give anyone who answers correct a metal** Factor completely. x2 - x - 35

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Find two numbers that a) multiply to -35 AND b) add to -1 Tell me what you get for these two numbers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im so confused on this question -8????? these are my choices A. prime B. (x - 35)(x + 1) C. (x - 5)(x + 7) D. (x + 5)(x - 7)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

what do you mean by -8 ?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

were you able to find two numbers that multiply to -35 AND add to -1

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

if not, and you've exhausted all possibilities, then the polynomial can't be factored

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oo ok i understaind now thanks alot

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

np

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