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Which expression is a factor of x2 - 5x - 6?
A. X-6
B. X - 2
C. X-3
D. X-1

User Bob Snyder
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Answer:

A. x - 6

Explanation:

x^2 - 5x -6

= x^2 + x - 6x - 6

= x(x + 1)( - 6(x + 1)

= (x - 6)(x + 1).

User Victor Zuanazzi
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Answer:

A.X-6

Explanation:

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