Question

factorize by splitting the middle term
x^2 - 3x - 40
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Answer 1

Answer:

x² - 3x - 40

x² + 5x - 8x - 40

x(x+5) - 8(x+5)

(x+5) (x-8)

Answer 2

Answer:

(x-5)(x+8)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 - 5x -8x - 40

x( x - 5) +8 ( x - 5)

( x+8) (x - 5)