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Factorize each of the following algebraic expression:
40 + 3x − x2

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We have:40+3x-x2-(x2-3x-40) To factorise (x2-3x-40), we will find two numbers p and q such that p+q=-3 and pq=-40.Now, 5+(-8)=-3 and 5×(-8)=-40Splitting the middle term -3x in the given quadratic as 5x-8x, we get:40+3x-x2=-(x2-3x-40) =-(x2+5x-8x-40) =-[(x2+5x)-(8x+40)] =-[x(x+5)-8(x+5)] =-(x-8)(x+5) =(x+5)(-x+8)

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