Answer:
x= 7
x=-1
Step-by-step explanation:
- Multiply the coefficient of the first term by the constant 1 -7 = -7
- Find two factors of -7 whose sum equals the coefficient of the middle term, which is -6 .
-7+ 1 = -6
-Rewrite the polynomial splitting the middle term using the two factors found in step 2 above, -7 and 1.
x^2-7x+1x-7
- Add up the first 2 terms, pulling out like factors.
x • (x-7)
