Answer:
(x - 5)(x + 3)
Explanation:
Given
x² - 2x - 15
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 15) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 2)
The factors are - 5 and + 3, since
- 5 × 3 = - 15 and - 5 + 3 = - 2, thus
(x - 5)(x + 3) ← in factored form