Question

Find the factors.

(7) x² – 10x – 144

Answer 1

The factors of x² – 10x – 144 are:
$$\begin{gathered} x^2-10x-144 \\ =x^2+8x-18x-144 \\ =x\left(x+8\right)-18\left(x+8\right) \\ =\left(x+8\right)\left(x-18\right) \end{gathered}$$