Question

Help me factor please !
x^2+4x-5

Answer 1

pick two numbers such that
sum = 4
product = -5

Answer 2

would 5 and -1 work?

Answer 3

ok that is all I need I totally blanked on the first step! Thnks !!

Answer 4

if you want, you can always use the quadratic formula. you will never get wrong using that one.

Answer 5

(x-1)(x+5)

Answer 6

(x+first)(x+second)

if u picked 5 and -1

(x+5)(x-1)

Answer 7

yw =)

Answer 8

yea I know now !! Thanks to all you helped !!