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Factor the given polynomial x^2-17x+72

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(x-9)(x-8) <--- answer

x^2-8x-9x-72

x^2-17x-72

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You need to find 2 numbers whose product is + 72 and when added give - 17.
These 2 numbers are -8 and -9

so the factors are ( x - 8)(x - 9)

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