Question

Which of the binomials below is a factor of this trinomial?

-2x^2 -22x + 24
A. X+4
B. X+1
C. X-4
D. X-1

Answer 1

Answer: x-1

Explanation:

a p e x

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

-2x² - 22x + 24 = 0

Divide the equation by (-2)

x² + 11x - 12 = 0

Sum = 11

Product = -12

Factor = -1 , 12

x² + 12x - x - 12 = 0

x (x + 12) - (x + 12)= 0

(x + 12) (x - 1) = 0

Factors are: (x - 1) and (x + 12)