Question

factorise:
p square - 3p - 40

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(p+5)(p-8)...........

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Answer 2

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p² - 3p - 40

➪ p² - 8p + 5p - 40

➪ p(p - 8) + 5(p - 8)

➪ (p - 8) (p + 5)