factor the given trinomial. if the trinomial cannot be factored, indicate
ot factorable\.

\x^2 + 3x - 4\

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factor the given trinomial. if the trinomial cannot be factored, indicate
ot factorable\.

\x^2 + 3x - 4\

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Identify the trinomial coefficients

Find factors with given sum and product

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