Question

Fill in the blanks to make the equation true. (x…)(x…)=x^2-4x-32

Answer 1

Given

$x^2-4x-32$

Factor the expression

$\begin{gathered} (x^2+4x)+(-8x-32) \\ \text{Factor x and -8} \\ x(x+4)-8(x+4) \end{gathered}$

Factor the common term x + 4

$(x+4)(x-8)$

Answer:

$(x+4)(x-8)=x^2-4x-32$