Which expression represents the factored form of 6x^2-13x-5? A. (2x+5)(3x-1) B. (2x-5)(3x+1) C. (6x-5)(x+1) D. (6x+1)(x-5)

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Angel Miladinov · Answer 1 · 2018-09-12T07:10:42+0000

Answer:

B. (2x-5)(3x+1)

Explanation:

Given expression is,

6x^2-13x-5

By middle term splitting,

6x^2-(15-2)x-5

6x^2-15x+2x-5 ( By distributive property )

3x(2x-5)+1(2x-5)

(3x+1)(2x-5)

$\implies 6x^2-13x-5 = (3x+1)(2x-5)$

Hence, option B is correct.