Answer:
(x + 2)
Step-by-step explanation:
x² - 8x - 20
consider the factors of the constant term (- 20) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 8)
the factors are - 10 and + 2 , since
- 10 × + 2 = - 20 and - 10 + 2 = - 8 , then
x² - 8x - 20 = (x - 10)(x + 2)
