Question

x2_2x-8
$x2 - 2x - 8$
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Answer 1

Answer:

$x {}^{2} - 2x - 8$

$x {}^{2} - (4 - 2)x - 8$

$x {}^{2} - 4x + 2x - 8$

$x(x - 4) + 2(x - 4)$

$(x + 2)(x - 4)$