SOLUTION: How can I factor x2-8x-9?

SOLUTION: How can I factor x2-8x-9?

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Question 207474: How can I factor x2-8x-9?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are looking for factors of -9 that sum to -8

like -9 and 1

(x - 9)(x + 1)
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