Question

2 Points

Which of the following is the correct factorization of the trinomial below?
- 7x2 - 5x + 18
A. (-7x- 9)(x+2)
B. -7(x-6)(x+1)
C. -1(7x - 9)(x + 2)
D. (-7x + 9)(x - 2)
SUBMIT

Answer 1

The answer is A I got it right on the quiz

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

1. Factor a negative one out of the problem.

-1( 7x^2 +5x -18)

2. Factor.

{Factors of 7= 7 &1}

3. (7x ___) (x _____)

Factors of 18= 6,3,18,1,2,9

5 needs to be postive.