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Which expression is equivalent to 2x2 + 8x - 10?

Which expression is equivalent to 2x2 + 8x - 10?-example-1

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I think it's option number one.

User Kun Ling
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Answer:

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

Explanation:

When you find the GCF of 2x^2 - 8x + 10, it is 2.

So then, you can simplify it to 2(x^2 + 4x - 5).

Factoring x^2 + 4x - 5 gets you 2(x - 1)(x + 5).

Hope this helps, and have a nice day :D

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