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x^2-8 x-1280
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Answer 1

first, find factors of 1280.

then, find two factors which difference is 8.

there are two factors 40 and 32.

so, x^2-8x-1280 = x^2 - 40x + 32x - 1280

= x(x - 40) + 32(x - 40)

= (x + 32) * (x - 40) Ans...