Question

Factored completely, the expression 2x^2+10x-12 is equivalent to:

Answer 1

(x + 6) (x - 1)

Explanation:

2x² + 10x - 12

dividing by 2,

x² + 5x - 6

x² - x + 6x - 6

x(x - 1) + 6(x - 1)

(x + 6) (x - 1)

x = -6 or x = 1