Answer:
The answer to your question is ( x - 6)(x + 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor x² - 5x - 6
To find the roots of this equation,
1.- First find the prime factors of the last term (6)
6 2
3 3
1
6 = 2 x 3 x 1
2.- Find two numbers that added gives -5 using the prime factors
These numbers are -6 + 1
3.- Factor the equation
-Open two sets of parentheses and write the square root of the first term on both parentheses.
-Next, write the numbers you found.
( x - 6)(x + 1)
