Factorize the following expression; 2x2 + x - 15

  • A (2x+5)(x-3)
  • B (2x-5)(x+3)
  • C (2x-5)(x-3)
  • D (2x-3)(x+5)
  • E (2x+5)(x+3)
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The correct answer is B. (2x-5)(x+3)

2x 2 + x - 15; 2x 2 + 6x - 5x - 15

(2x 2 + 6x) - ( 5x + 15)

2x(x + 3) - 5(x + 3)

(2x - 5)(x + 3)

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