Mathematics

Factorise:
x² - 5x - 6

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Given,

⇒ x² - 5x - 6

⇒ x² - 6x + x - 6

⇒ x(x - 6) + 1(x - 6)

⇒ (x - 6)(x + 1).

Hence, x² - 5x - 6 = (x - 6)(x + 1).

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