xy=-15
x+y=2
Produces a quadratic with factors (x-5)(x+3).
Jenna B.
asked • 11/02/21Algebra 2 Factoring Trinomial
What are the factors that multiply -15 but, add to 2?
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Angelica H. answered • 11/02/21
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(x+5)(x-3)
(5)(-3)=-15
5-3=2
Mark M. answered • 11/02/21
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xy = -15, y = -15 / x
x + y = 2
x + (-15 / x) = 2
x2 - 15 = 2x
x2 - 2x - 15 = 0
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