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Which of the binomials below is a factor of this trinomial? 6X squared minus 7X -5

Which of the binomials below is a factor of this trinomial? 6X squared minus 7X -5-example-1
User M Katz
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Answer:

C. 2x + 1

Explanation:

Factorize 6x² - 7x - 5

6x² + 3x - 10x - 5

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

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

Therefore, 2x + 1 is a binomial factor of 6x² - 7x - 5.

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