SOLUTION: what are the bimomial factors of t^2-12t-45

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Question 436930: what are the bimomial factors of t^2-12t-45
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Hi

finding the bimomial factors: 

t^2-12t-45 = (t-15)(t+3)

  Note:SUM of the outside terms(3x) and the inside terms(-15x) = -12x

F	First terms

O	Outside terms

I	Inside terms

L	Last terms