Factorize: x^2 - 4x - 32

Explanation:

Break the coefficient of x into addition or subtraction of two terms whose product is equal to the constant term.

x²-4x-32

=x²-8x+4x-32

=x(x-8)+4(x-8)

=(x+4)(x-8)

Final Answer:

Hence, the factors of x²-4x-32 are (x+4)(x-8)