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x^2+12x-45

x^2+15x-3x-45 (15x - 3x= 12x and 15 x -3=-45)

x(x+15)-3(x+15)

(x-3)(x+15) 

The expression is of the form ax^2 + bx + c. Here, a = 1 and this makes it easier for us. We can also see that b = 5 and c = 6. In general, we have to find two numbers that multiply to get c and add to ge...

To answer this question you need to group the different terms to form the shortest equation possible. It is easiest to treat the x terms and the y term as seperate, so you have:

2x - x      and    ...

The question is asking you to isolate, or find out what 'x' is in relation to the equation. Don't be confused by the less than sign '<'. Treat it like an equals sign '='. 3x - 5 =16.

So let's ge...

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Then you want to gather all the x's ...