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  • 11-09-2017
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Factor the given polynomial x^2-17x+72

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mhick2
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  • 11-09-2017
(x-9)(x-8)   <--- answer

x^2-8x-9x-72

x^2-17x-72
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Аноним Аноним
  • 11-09-2017
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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