Question

completely factor w^2-17w+42

Answer 1

find two numbers that when multiply gives you 42, and when added gives you -17w

Answer 2

or use quadratic formula

Answer 3

(w-14) (w-3)
-14 * -3 = 42 and
-14 + -3 = -17

Answer 4

\[ax^2+bx+c=0\]
\[x_{1,2}=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\]

Answer 5

\[(x-x_1)(x-x_2)=0\]