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Polynomial Operations — Test

Question 14 • Algebra II

Which statement about negative 2 h squared minus 15 h minus 7 is true?

Answer
A
One of the factors is open paren h plus 2 close paren .
B
One of the factors is open paren 2 h plus 1 close paren .
C
One of the factors is open paren 3 h minus 2 close paren .

Explanation

Factor out −1: −2h² − 15h − 7 = −(2h² + 15h + 7). The trinomial factors as (2h + 1)(h + 7), since multiplying gives 2h² + 15h + 7. Therefore, one factor is (2h + 1), so the true statement is choice B.

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