factor the expression m^2-7m-18

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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We have,

m² -7m-18

Using middle-term split method, 

m² -7m-18

m² - 9m + 2m - 18

m(m - 9) + 2(m -9)

(m - 9)(m+ 2)

 

So, the factors of m^2-7m-18 is (m - 9)(m+ 2)