how to solve [tex] {x}^{2} + 61x - 242 [/tex]
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We can factor the expression by finding two numbers that multiply to -242 and add up to 61. After some trial and error, we can find that the numbers are 11 and 22. Therefore, we can write: [tex]{x}^{2} + 61x - 242 = (x + 11)(x + 22)[/tex] Show more…
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