Question

What is the complete factorization of x^2 + 2x − 63?

A. (x + 21)(x − 3)
B. (x − 9)(x + 7)
C. (x + 9)(x − 7)
D. (x − 21)(x + 3)

Answer 1

C. (x+9)(x-7)

Explanation:

(x*x)=x^2

(9*x)=9x

(-7*x)= -7x

(9*-7)= -63

x^2+9x-7x-63 = x^2+2x-63