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Factoring Polynomials Completely

Question 4 • 26/27 ALGEBRA II A

What is the correct factorization ofx2 + 5x – 6?

Answer
A
(x – 1) (x + 6)
B
(x + 1) (x – 6)
C
(x – 2) (x – 3)
D
(x – 2) (x + 3)

Explanation

To factor x² + 5x − 6, find two numbers whose product is −6 and whose sum is 5. Those numbers are 6 and −1, so the factorization is (x + 6)(x − 1), which is choice A.

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