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Question

Factor each expression completely.

x^2-17x-60

Answer 1

x^2 - 17x - 60  =  x^2 - 17x - 60

                       =  x^2 - 20x + 3x - 60

                       =  x(x - 20) + 3(x - 20)

x^2 - 17x - 60  =  (x - 20) (x + 3)

Answer :

x^2 - 17x - 60  =  (x - 20) (x + 3)