Question

factor trinomials (a=1)
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question
factor.
$x^2 - 2x - 3$
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Find two numbers

Find two numbers multiplying to -3 and adding to -2: -3 and 1.

Step2: Factor the trinomial

Write as $(x - 3)(x + 1)$.

Answer:

$(x - 3)(x + 1)$