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x^2 + 9x + 20 is equal to ______. - Mathematics

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Question

x2 + 9x + 20 is equal to ______.

Options

  • (x + 4) (x + 5)

  • (x + 4) (х – 5)

  • (x + 2) (x + 10)

  • (x + 10) (х – 2)

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Solution

x2 + 9x + 20 is equal to (x + 4) (x + 5).

Explanation:

The quadratic expression x2 + 9x + 20 can be factored by finding two numbers that multiply to 20 and add to 9. 

These numbers are 4 and 5.

Hence, x2 + 9x + 20 = (x + 4)(x + 5).

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Chapter 4: Factorisation - Exercise 4F [Page 91]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 4 Factorisation
Exercise 4F | Q 3. | Page 91
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