SOLUTION: Directions are to Write each expression as the prouduct if two binomials. Can you show me how to solve this please.
x(x-1) + 2(x-1)
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x(x-1) + 2(x-1)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Directions are to Write each expression as the prouduct if two binomials. Can you show me how to solve this please.
x(x-1) + 2(x-1)
Factor out (x-1) and you have
(x-1)(x+2)
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You can prove that to yourself; assign a value to x, x=5
5(5-1) + 2(5-1)
20 + 8 = 28
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(5-1)(5+2) = 28 also
