factor x squared (x+1)- 5x-5?

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2007-12-01 03:37:12 · 4 answers · asked by Aleen M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

x squared (x+1)- 5x-5
= x ^2 (x+1)- 5x-5
= x ^2 (x+1)- 5(x+1)
= ( x ^2 - 5)(x+1)

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2007-12-01 03:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by harry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x^2 + (x+1) - 5x -5

x^2 - 4x -4

(x-2)^2

2007-12-01 11:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by sayamiam 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

x^2(x+1)-5x-5
x^3+x^2-5x-5
(x^2-5)(x+1)

2007-12-01 12:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

-4X-4

2007-12-01 11:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by James P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋