To factor a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 1, think of the process as multiplying two binomials in reverse. Let's start by taking a look at the constant term.
x2+6x−27
In this case, we have -27. This is a negative number, so for the product of the constant terms in the factors to be negative, these constants must have the opposite sign (one positive and one negative.)
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