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Factorize each of the following algebraic expression:
x2 + 12x − 45

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To factorise x2+12x-45, we will find two numbers p and q such that p+q=12 and pq=-45.Now, 15+(-3)=12 and 15×(-3)=-45Splitting the middle term 12x in the given quadratic as -3x+15x, we get: x2+12x-45=x2-3x+15x-45 =(x2-3x)+(15x-45) =x(x-3)+15(x-3) =(x+15)(x-3)

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