Fill in the missing factors to complete each factorization. \( \begin{array}{ll}x^{2}-3 x-4=(x+1)( & ) \\ \\ x^{2}-5 x+4=(x-4)(\quad) & x-1 \\ x^{2}+3 x-4=(x-1)( & ) \\ x^{2}+5 x+4=(x+4)(\quad) & x+1 \\ \end{array} \)
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Let's complete the factorization for each expression: 1. For \( x^{2}-3x-4=(x+1)(\quad) \): We need two numbers that multiply to \(-4\) (the constant term) and add to \(-3\) (the coefficient of \(x\)). The numbers \(-4\) and \(1\) fit perfectly! Hence, \( x^{2}-3x-4=(x+1)(x-4) \). 2. For \( x^{2}-5x+4=(x-4)(\quad) \): This factorization suggests that we need to find a factor that completes it. We require a number that, when multiplied by \(-4\), gives \(4\) (the constant term) and adds up to \(-5\). The number \(-1\) works, so \( x^{2}-5x+4=(x-4)(x-1) \). 3. For \( x^{2}+3x-4=(x-1)(\quad) \): We need to find a factor that, with \(-1\), will form \(x^{2}+3x-4\). The two numbers that multiply to \(-4\) and add to \(3\) are \(4\) and \(-1\). Thus, \( x^{2}+3x-4=(x-1)(x+4) \). 4. For \( x^{2}+5x+4=(x+4)(\quad) \): We are looking for a number that, when multiplied by \(4\), results in \(4\) and adds to \(5\). The number \(1\) fits this description. Therefore, \( x^{2}+5x+4=(x+4)(x+1) \). Putting it all together: \( \begin{array}{ll} x^{2}-3x-4=(x+1)(x-4) \\ x^{2}-5x+4=(x-4)(x-1) \\ x^{2}+3x-4=(x-1)(x+4) \\ x^{2}+5x+4=(x+4)(x+1) \\ \end{array} \)