Question

factorize the following algebraic expressions by splitting the middle term 40 + 3p-p^2

and

(x+7)(x-10)-16​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) -p²+3p+40

p²-3p-40

p²-8p+5p-40

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

(p-8)(p+5)

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

=40+3p-p^2

= 40 + 8p - 5p - p^2

= 8( 5 +p) - p(5+p)

=(5+p) (8-p)