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1 Rose factored the expression below. Is her answer correct? Why or why not? x2.5x + 6 + (x - 1)(x - 6)​

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Answer:

(x+3)(x+2)

Explanation:

Given the quadratic equation x²+5x + 6

Factorize

x²+2x+3x+6 = 0

x(x+3)+3(x+2) = 0

(x+3)(x+2)

Hence the factored form is (x+3)(x+2)

Rose was incorrect because she uses the wrong factors

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