factorise x^2 - 8x -65

Two numbers add/ subtract to make -8Two numbers multiply to make -65. These are 1 and 65 as well as 5 and 13Seeing as 1 and 65 cant add or subtract to make -8 the numbers we'll use are 5 and 13. These also subtract to make -8.Therefore in the form (x=/-a)(x+/-b). Try:(x+13)(x-5) = X²+ 13x -5x-65 -> so this doesnt workHow about we flip the signs within the brackets(x-13)(x+5) =X²-13x +5x -65 = X²-8x-65