Question

factorize the following
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Answer 1

Answer:

- ( m - 1 ) * ( m - a - 2 )

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say that X = m - 1

X - X^2 + a * X

= - X^2 + ( a+1 ) * X

= X * ( -X + a + 1 )

= ( m - 1 ) * ( -m + 1+ a + 1 )

= - ( m - 1 ) * ( m - a - 2 )