Question

Factorize the polynomial and fill in the blanks ____
x² - 4x – 5
=x² - _ + _ - 5
=x( _ ) + _ (x - 5)
= (x - 5) (x + 1)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

=x²- 5x + x -5

=(x - 5)+1(x - 5)

=(x-5)(x+1)