SOLUTION: what are the factors of the expression x^2+x-20?

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Question 616525: what are the factors of the expression x^2+x-20?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

factors of the expression: 

          (x+5)(x-4) = x^2+x-20 

CHECKING our Answer***

F	First terms    x^2

O	Outside terms  -4x

I	Inside terms    5x

L	Last terms     -20