m^2-7m-60
m2−7m−60
First, multiply a by c.
The base forula for an equation like this is ax2+bx+c.
So, a*b=1*-60=-60
Now, find two factors of 60 that add to -7 and multiply to -60.
In this case, it would be 5 and -12.
(m+5)(m−12)