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What are the factors of 6x^2 - x - 2?

A(2x+1)(3x-2)
B(2x-1)(3x+2)
C(6x+1)(x-2)
D(3x+1)(2x-2)

✓ Correct Answer: B(2x-1)(3x+2)

6x^2 - 4x + 3x - 2 = 2x(3x-2) + 1(3x-2) = (2x+1)(3x-2). Wait, check signs: (2x+1)(3x-2) = 6x^2 - 4x + 3x - 2 = 6x^2 - x - 2. Choice 'a' is correct.

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