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3. Makayla wants to solve the quadratic equation 6x2 – 27x=15 by factoring.

Which expression could be one of the factors?
A. 32
B.x +5
C. 2x +1
D. 2x -9
E. 2x +5

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ANSWER: I’m pretty sure it’s D. 2x-9

EXPLANATION: factor out 3x from 6x2-27x=15 to get 3x(2x-9)=15. So, 2x-9 is one of the factors.
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