using the sign of the constant term, determine whether your two factors will have
a) two positive numbers
b) two negative numbers
c) one positive one negative number

x^2-5x-36=0

Question

using the sign of the constant term, determine whether your two factors will have
a) two positive numbers
b) two negative numbers
c) one positive one negative number

x^2-5x-36=0

anonymous · Answer

Actually you don't need that. See how there is a -5x and a -36?

anonymous · Answer

yes?

anonymous · Answer

so if you need a number to multiply to 36 but add to -5x.. You will need a positive and a negative number.

anonymous · Answer

oh right, duh! that was kinda a dumb question. thanks!

anonymous · Answer

It's okay. You're welcome!