Factor as the product of two binomials.

x² - 6x - 7=

(x-7) (x+1)

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 6x - 7=

(x) (x)

We need to know what to fill in

What 2 numbers multiply together to give - 7 and add together to - 6

-7*1 = - 7

-7+1 = 6

(x-7) (x+1)

(x - 7) (x + 1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Factor

x^2 - 6x - 7

x^2 - 7x + x - 7

(x - 7) (x + 1)

Answer: (x - 7) (x + 1)