Question

factorise x^2-11x-102​

Answer 1

Answer:

1

Use the sum-product pattern

2−11−102

2+6−17−102

2

Common factor from the two pairs

2+6−17−102

(+6)−17(+6)

3

Rewrite in factored form

(+6)−17(+6)

(−17)(+6)