Sari is factoring the polynomial 2 x squared plus 5 x plus 3 If one factor is x plus 1 , what is the other factor?
Answer
A
2 x negative 3
B
3 x plus 2
C
2 x plus 3
D
3 x negative 2
Explanation
Divide 2x² + 5x + 3 by the given factor x + 1. The result is 2x + 3, since (x + 1)(2x + 3) = 2x² + 5x + 3. Therefore, the other factor is 2x + 3, choice C.
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