Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.5 - Factoring x 2 + bx + c - Exercises - Page 389: 5

Answer

$(n+4)(n+5)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=n^2+9n+20$ Standard form is $x^2+bx+c$. We have $b=9$ and $c=20$. $b$ and $c$ is positive. Factor pair of $20$, whose sum is $9$:- $4,5$ The values of $p$ and $q$ are $4$ and $5$. Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(n+p)(n+q)=(n+4)(n+5)$. Check:- $=(n+4)(n+5)$ $=n^2+5n+4n+20$ $=n^2+9n+20$ True.
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