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(a)The two factors have a product of
and sum of 1.
(b)Write each factor include the positive or negative sign and variable in an empty square in the box. \
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(c)Write each factors of for each row and column of the box.
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(d)Use the box method to factor as follows:
Place in the top left - hand corner and place
in the lower right - hand corner.
Then determine which two factors have a product of and
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Then place these factors in the box.Then find the factors of each row and column.
\The factors will be listed on the very top and far left of the box.