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Factor x2 – 3x – 28.
An x-method chart shows the product a c at the top of x and b at the bottom of x. Above the chart is the expression a x squared + b x + c.
Identify the values that should be written to complete the X diagram.
On the top:
On the bottom:
On the sides:
–7 and 4
Rewrite the expression using the numbers on the sides of the X diagram.
Use double grouping to factor the four terms.
x2 – 3x – 28 =