Question

Which expression is equivalent to x2−x−6?

A
(x−2)(x+3)
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B
(x−6)(x+1)


C
(x+2)(x−3)


D
(x+6)(x−1)

E
(x−2)(x−3)

Answer 1

Explanation:

IN ORDER TO FIND THE ANSWER WE MUST PUT THIS QUADRATIC EQUATION IN FACTORED FORM.

X^2-X-6

USING THE AC METHOD

WE SEE

-3 AND 2 ARE OUR FACTORS

SO OUR ANSWER IS

(X-3)(X+2)