Which of the following is the correct factorization of - x² - 5x - 4?

- (x - 1) (x - 4)

(x + 1) (x + 4)

- (x + 1) (x + 4)

- (x + 1) (x - 4)

The answer to your question is - (x + 1) (x + 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Polynomial - x² - 5x - 4

Process

1. - Factorize the sign

- (x² + 5x + 4)

2. - Factorize a polynomial of the form x² + bc + c

- (x + 1) (x + 4)

3. - It is not possible to continue factoring so the answer is

- (x + 1) (x + 4)