SOLUTION: How do you factor this problem? Factor: {{{4x^2-x-5}}}

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Question 19443: How do you factor this problem?
Factor: 4x%5E2-x-5
Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x^2-x-5
4x^2+4x-5x-5
4x(x+1)-5(x+1)
(x+1)(4x-5)


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