Question

Factorise this equation; 2x^2 - x - 6

Answer 1

2x² - x - 6

we rewrite the expression :

2x²-3x+4x-6

factor x into 2x²-3x= x(2x+3)

factor 2 into 4x-6 =4x+6=-(4x+6) =-2(2x+3)

2x²-x-6= x(2x+3)-2(2x+3)

factor :

(2x+3)(x-2)

Explanation: