Question

What are the factors of x^2- x - 6? Check all that apply.

x-2

x-6

x+6

x-3

x-2

x+2

x+1

x-1

Answer 1

x^2- x - 6

x²-3x+2x-6

x(x-3)+2(x-3)

(x-3)(x+2)

Answer 2

Explanation:

x2 - x - 6

x2 - 3x + 2x - 6

x(x - 3) + 2(x - 3)

(x-3)(x + 2) are the factors