Question

Factor the expression 2x^2-5x-3

Answer 1

(x-3)(x+1/2)

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Answer 2

(2x+1)(x-3) is the factorized form of the given expression

Explanation:

=2x^2-5x-3

By using sum and product rule

=2x^2-6x+1x-3

By taking common

=2x(x-3)+1(x-3)

=(2x+1)(x-3)

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