Question

p^2-17p-38 factorise

Answer 1

Hey mate,

p²-17p-38=0

p²-19p+2p-38=0

p(p-19)+2(p-19)=0

(p-19)(p+2)=0

=>p= 19 or p= -2 ANSWER...

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Answer 2

sum = -17
product= -38×1= -38
the numbers are -19 and 2
p^2 +2p-19p-38
p(p+2)-19(p+2)
(p+2)(p-19)