SOLUTION: If possible completely factor the expression. X^2-5x-6 X^2 is x squared

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Question 940112: If possible completely factor the expression.
X^2-5x-6
X^2 is x squared
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, krutarthas:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-5x-6..........write -5x as x-6x
x%5E2%2Bx-6x-6...group
%28x%5E2%2Bx%29-%286x%2B6%29....factor out x from first group and 6 from second group
x%28x%2B1%29-6%28x%2B1%29
%28x-6%29%28x%2B1%29

Answer by krutarthas(22) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x²-5x-6
=x²–6x+x-6
=x(x-6)+1(x-6)
=(x-6)(x+1)