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  • 17-12-2021
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What is the correct factorization of x^2 - 2x - 15?
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A. 4
B. 5
C.8
D.12

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  • 17-12-2021

Answer:

option b

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex] {x}^{2} - 2x - 15[/tex]

[tex] {x}^{2} - 5x + 3x - 15 = 0[/tex]

[tex] x(x - 5) + 3(x - 5) = 0[/tex]

[tex](x - 5)(x + 3) = 0[/tex]

x = -3 (Not possible)

x = 5

So, x = 5

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