Solve the equation x^2-9x+20

Multiples that equal 20: 1 and 20, 2 and 10, 4 and 5Which of these multiples add/subtract to give -9?= -4 and -5Therefore answer is:(x-4)(x-5)=0x= 4 or x= 5

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