The factors of [tex]x^{2} -8x-9[/tex] = (x-9)(x+1).
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
[tex]x^{2} -8x-9[/tex]
To find the factors
[tex]x^{2} -8x-9[/tex]
=[tex]x^{2} -9x+x-9[/tex]
= x(x-9)+1(x-9)
= (x-9)(x+1)
The factors of [tex]x^{2} -8x-9[/tex] = (x-9)(x+1)
