SOLUTION: Factor completely. x^2 – 7x – 30 I got (x + 3)(x – 10) Did I just maybe get it right?

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Question 84486: Factor completely. x^2 – 7x – 30
I got (x + 3)(x – 10)
Did I just maybe get it right?
Answer by bucky(2189) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, your answer is correct!
In your factors:
a) the +3 times the -10 gives you the -30 you need and
.
b) the +3 plus the -10 gives you the -7 for the x term that you also need
.
Good job!