SOLUTION: factor completely. If the polynomial is not factorable, write “prime.” x^2+7x+10 Please show steps thank you

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Question 1048937: factor completely. If the polynomial is not factorable, write “prime.”
x^2+7x+10
Please show steps thank you
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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factor completely. If the polynomial is not factorable, write “prime.”
x^2+7x+10
look for factors of 10 that add up to 7, 5 and 2 are apparent
(x+2)(x+5) = 0
You can FOIL these two and obtain the original expression to check it.