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

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Question 447715: The equation x^2 + x - 4 = (x + a) (x+ b) is true. what is ab
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation x^2 + x - 4 = (x + a) (x+ b) is true. what is ab
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x^2+x-4 = x^2+(a+b)x+ab
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Equations:
a+b = 1
ab = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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