SOLUTION: Factor completely . x^2 - 5x - 14

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Question 1065703: Factor completely .
x^2 - 5x - 14
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is of the form (x+ ) and (x - )
need factors of 14 that multiply to -14 and add to -5
-7 and 2 do that.
(x-7)(x+2)