SOLUTION: X2 + 7x - 44 equal 0. ( foil )

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Question 701064: X2 + 7x - 44 equal 0. ( foil )
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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X2 + 7x - 44 equal 0. ( foil )
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Foil what?
If you want to factor this, find 2 factors of 44 with a difference of 7.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:

Since 11*(-4) = -44 AND 11+(-4) = +7, this means that

x^2 + 7x - 44

factors to

(x + 11)(x - 4)