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Factoring Polynomials: GCF

Question 1 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC

What are the factors of x2 – x – 6? Check all that apply.x – 6x + 6x – 3x – 2x + 2x + 1x – 1

Answer
A
x – 6
B
x + 6
C
x – 3
D
x – 2
E
x + 2
F
x + 1
G
x – 1

Explanation

To factor x² − x − 6, find two numbers whose product is −6 and whose sum is −1. Those numbers are −3 and 2, so x² − x − 6 = (x − 3)(x + 2). The factors are x − 3 and x + 2.

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