Question

Which expression is a factor of x2 +2x - 15 A. (x - 3) B. (x + 3) C. (x + 15) D. (x - 5)

Answer 1

A. (x - 3)

Explanation:

x^2 +2x - 15

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to -15 and add to 2

5*-3 = -15

5 -3 =2

(x+5)(x-3)