Question

h=(-5t-2)(t-2)

In this case are we suposed ot factor out the negative 1 from (-5t-2) making it -(5t+2)?

Answer 1

You could or you can leave it like that

Its probably best to factor out that -1 though

Answer 2

But in the second term (t-2) we cannot do anything right?

Answer 3

that is correct, nothing can be done to t-2

Answer 4

also by factoring the negative 1 wont the x-intercept change?

Answer 5

no the x-intercept should remain the same

Answer 6

Yea it does thanks

Answer 7

yw