SOLUTION: Factor the trimomial x^2-6x-27

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Question 200128: Factor the trimomial x^2-6x-27
Answer by jerrybassmasta(14) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factoring is a very simple task.

x^2-6x-27
To factor this, you must know factors of 27.
BUT when you add the together you have to get -6
So lets start listing them.
1-27
3-9
9-3
27-1
Now lets see which one adds to -6.
That's right 3 and - 9.
Now you put it into the format which is (x-...)(x+...)
The final result will be
(x+3)(x-9)