How do you factor completely: x^2−2x+5 ?

Jessie Lee

Jessie Lee

Answered question

2021-12-14

How do you factor completely: x22x+5 ?

Answer & Explanation

Elaine Verrett

Elaine Verrett

Beginner2021-12-15Added 41 answers

Explanation:
Write the expression as an equation with the expression equal to zero.
x22x+5
Us the quadratic formula to determine the roots:
b±b24ac2a
becomes
1±2i
That is (x(1+2i))(x(12i))=0
So, (x12i)  and  (x1+2i) are factors of the the given expression.
William Appel

William Appel

Beginner2021-12-16Added 44 answers

Thanks for the solution

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