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Factor this polynomial completely.
x + 3x - 18
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Factor this polynomial completely. x + 3x - 18 Please help-example-1
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Given

x² + 3x - 18

Consider the factors of the constant term (- 18) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 3)

The factors are + 6 and - 3 , since

6 × - 3 = - 18 and 6 - 3 = + 3, then

x² + 3x - 18 = (x - 3)(x + 6) → B

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