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x(x - 1) - 20 in the form of factors is :

  1. (x - 5)(x + 4)

  2. (x - 5)(x - 4)

  3. (x + 5)(x - 4)

  4. (x + 5)(x + 4)

Factorisation

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Answer

Given,

   x(x - 1) - 20

= x2 - x - 20

= x2 - 5x + 4x - 20

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

= (x - 5)(x + 4).

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.

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