Answer
$$(m-7)(m+2)$$
Work Step by Step
Find the factors of $-14$ that sum to $-5$, in this case $-7$ and $2$:
$$m^2-5m-14=(m-7)(m+2)$$
Calculus with Applications (10th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Greenwell, Raymond N.; Ritchey, Nathan P.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321749006
ISBN 13:
978-0-32174-900-0
Chapter R - Algebra Reference - R.1 Polynomials - R.2 Exercises - Page R-7: 5
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
