Factor.

x2−5x+6

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x2−5x-6= ( ) ( )

Step-by-step explanation:

Factoring is usually just a bit of guess and check.   is written in the form , where , , and .

You need to find the two numbers that multiply together to equal and can be added together to get .  These are and in this case.

Now, put them together in the form .  We will now check this answer using the FOIL method.

First term in each parentheses:

Outside terms:

Inside terms:

Last term in each parentheses:

Now, add these together:

Since we get the original expression, this is correct.

the answer is 37

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