X^2-x-20 how do I write that in factored form

( x - 5 ) ( x + 4 )

Step-by-step explanation:

When solving quadratic equations it's important to remember that they have 2 solution. We need to work out the factors, sum and the products to successfully factorise the quadratic and solve it. So,

x² - x - 20 = 0

Sum = -1

Product = -20

So we need two numbers that sum to -1 and multiply together to make -20

Factors = -5 and 4

x² - 5x + 4x - 20

Factor x² - 5x and 4x -20 separately

x² - 5x = x ( x - 5 )

4x - 20 = 4 ( x - 5 ) So

x ( x - 5 ) + 4 ( x - 5 )

We can see a common factor of  ( x - 5 ) and the other bracket would be       ( x + 4)

( x - 5 ) ( x + 4 )

step-by-step explanation:

20% of 120 is 24. if you subtract 24 from 120 you get 96

answer: city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

step-by-step explanation:

since we have given that

total annual rainfall a city record = 40 inches

this year, total rainfall recorded = 37.6 inches

number of inches of rainfall   is needed to match the record of 40 inches is given by

hence, city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.