Question

Factor completely. 5x2 - 2x - 7​

Answer 1

(5x-7)(x+1)

Explanation:

Here, we want to factor the given polynomial

That would be;

5x^2-7x+5x-7

= 5x^2+5x-7x-7

= 5x(x + 1) -7(x + 1)

= (5x-7)(x+ 1)