kingkassandraa
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  • 14-06-2021
  • Mathematics
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Which expression is equivalent to x2 - 17x - 60?​

Which expression is equivalent to x2 17x 60 class=

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 14-06-2021

Answer:

(x-20) (x+3)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 - 17x - 60

What two numbers multiply to -60 and add to -17

-20 * 3 = -60

-20 +3 = -17

(x-20) (x+3)

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bhadelsimron19
bhadelsimron19 bhadelsimron19
  • 14-06-2021

Answer:

option A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 - 17 - 60

using middle term break method

x^2 - (20 - 3)x - 60

x^2 - 20x + 3x - 60

x(x - 20) + 3(x - 20)

(x + 3)(x - 20)

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