Question

Simplify 2 x squared-7x-15

Answer 1

(x − 5) (2x + 3)

Explanation:

2x² − 7x − 15

Factor using AC method.

2 × -15 = -30

Factors of -30 that add up to -7 are -10 and 3.

Divide by 2 and reduce: -10/2 = -5/1, 3/2

The factors are x − 5 and 2x + 3.

(x − 5) (2x + 3)