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Factorize each of the following algebraic expression:
x2 − 4x − 21

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To factorise x2-4x-21, we will find two numbers p and q such that p+q=-4 and pq=-21.Now,3+(-7)=-4 and 3×(-7)=-21Splitting the middle term -4x in the given quadratic as -7x+3x, we get:x2-4x-21=x2-7x+3x-21 =(x2-7x)+(3x-21) =x(x-7)+3(x-7) =(x+3)(x-7)

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