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Question 965709: What is a factor for both x^2-x-6 and x^2-5x-+6?
These are my possible answers:
X-3
X+3
X-2
X+2
I have no idea how to find factors, so a basic explanation on how to find factors would be wonderful too! :)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you just factorize each of your given trinomial expressions? Remember F.O.I.L.? Work backwards.

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