SOLUTION: Factor completely . x^2 - 5x - 14

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Question 1065703: Factor completely .
x^2 - 5x - 14

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is of the form (x+ ) and (x - )
need factors of 14 that multiply to -14 and add to -5
-7 and 2 do that.
(x-7)(x+2)

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