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Which expression is equivalent to 6x2 – 19x – 55?

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Answer: (x - 5)(6x + 11)

Explanation:

Let's factorie the given expression using middle term splitting method.

Thus, we have ;

=> 6x² - 19x - 55

=> 6x² - 30x + 11x - 55

=> 6x(x - 5) + 11(x - 5)

=> (x - 5)(6x + 11)

Hence,

The equivalent expression of 6x² - 19x - 55 is :

(x - 5)(6x + 11).

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