Answer:
m = 5, n = - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² + 4x - 5
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 5) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 4)
The factors are + 5 and - 1 , since
5 × - 1 = - 5 and 5 - 1 = + 4 , then
x² + 4x - 5 = (x + 5)(x - 1)
with m = 5 and n = - 1
