Question

Factor this polynomial. -3x^2 - 16x - 5 A. (3x + 1) (x - 5) B. (3x - 1) (x - 5) C. -1 (3x + 1) (x + 5) D. (-3x + 1) (x + 5)

Answer 1

-(x + 5)(3x + 1)

Explanation:

Step 1: Factor out negative

-1(3x² + 16x + 5)

Step 2: Factor quadratic

-(x + 5)(3x + 1)