Answer:
(x - 9)(x + 7)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² - 2x - 63
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 63) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term, that is
numbers that multiply to give - 63 and add to give - 2
The factors are - 9 and + 7 , since
- 9 × 7 = - 63 and - 9 + 7 = - 2 , then
x² - 2x - 63 = (x - 9)(x + 7) ← in factored form
