SOLUTION: The equation x>2 + x - 4 = (x + a) (x+ b) is true. what is ab

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Question 447713: The equation x>2 + x - 4 = (x + a) (x+ b) is true. what is ab
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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ab is equal to the constant term in the polynomial, or -4. Note that we did not need to factor the polynomial or find the zeros.