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Factorise x2-4x-5


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Factorizing the polynomial:

x2-4x-5=x2-5x+x-5=x(x-5)+1(x-5)=(x-5)(x+1)

Hence, the factors of the given polynomial x2-4x-5 are (x-5) and(x+1).


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