Question

$x2 - 2x - 8$
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Answer 1

Answer:

(x-4)(x+2) is your answer

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-4x+2x-8

=x(x-4)+2(x-4)

=(x-4)(x+2)

hope it will help you ☺️

Answer 2

Answer:

$x^{2} - 2x - 8 = 0 \\ \\ x ^{2} - 4x + 2x - 8 = 0 \\ \\ x(x - 4) + 2(x - 4) = 0 \\ \\ (x - 4)(x + 2) = 0 \\ \\ x = 4 \: or - 2$