Question

please help and show steps:
x^2 + x -56

Answer 1

\[x ^{2}+x-56\]

Answer 2

assume this = 0

Answer 3

What two numbers multiply to give you -56 but add to give you 1?

Answer 4

(x+a)(x+b)
ab=-56
a+b=1
a=-7
b=8

Answer 5

So,

$$
\large
x^2+x-56=(x+8)(x-7)
$$