Algebramedium · Past Paper
Factorize 2x^2 - 7x - 15.
A(2x+3)(x-5)
B(2x-3)(x+5)
C(2x-5)(x+3)
D(x-15)(2x+1)
✓ Correct Answer: A — (2x+3)(x-5)
Split -7x into -10x and 3x: 2x(x-5) + 3(x-5).
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