Question

What is the factored form of the polynomial ? X^2-8x-9

Answer 1

The factors of $x^{2} -8x-9$ = (x-9)(x+1).

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

$x^{2} -8x-9$

To find the factors

$x^{2} -8x-9$

=$x^{2} -9x+x-9$

= x(x-9)+1(x-9)

= (x-9)(x+1)

The factors of $x^{2} -8x-9$ = (x-9)(x+1)