Question

Factorise by split middle term = x^2 - 3 underoot 5x -20

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given quadratic equation is x

2

−4x−32

It can be factorised by splitting the middle term as

x

2

−4x−32=x

2

−8x+4x−32

=x(x−8)+4(x−8)

=(x−8)(x+4)

Thus factors are x−8,x+4.