Question

19) A mathematics class is given the following trinomial to factor using the grouping method.


`6x^2+11x-10`
Which of the following students has correctly identify the first step towards factoring this trinomial correctly?
A) Rafael looks for the two numbers which have a product of -10 and the sum of + 11.
B) Alana multiplies the 5 and -10, and look for the two numbers which multiply to -60 and add to -10.
C) Lisa multiplies 6 and -10, and looks for two numbers which multiply to -60 and add to + 11.
D) Chase multiplies 6 and -10, and looks for two numbers which add to -60 and multiply to + 11.

Answer 1

The correct answer is....

C. Lisa multiplies 6 and −10 and looks for two numbers that multiply to −60 and add to 11.

Explanation: