Question

Factor x2 – 3x – 28. An x-method chart shows the product a c at the top of x and b at the bottom of x. Above the chart is the expression a x squared + b x + c. Identify the values that should be written to complete the X diagram. On the top: On the bottom: On the sides: Rewrite the expression using the numbers on the sides of the X diagram. Use double grouping to factor the four terms. x2 – 3x – 28 =

Answer 1

Answer:

(x - 7)(x + 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that 4 times 7 is 28, and that -7x + 4x = -3x.

Therefore, x^2 - 3x - 28 factors into (x - 7)(x + 4)