QuestionDecember 13, 2025

5. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to x^2-x-30 A (x+3)(x-10) B. . (x+6)(x-5) C. . (x-6)(x+5) D. (x-15)(x-15)

5. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to x^2-x-30 A (x+3)(x-10) B. . (x+6)(x-5) C. . (x-6)(x+5) D. (x-15)(x-15)
5. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to
x^2-x-30
A (x+3)(x-10)
B. . (x+6)(x-5)
C. . (x-6)(x+5)
D. (x-15)(x-15)

Solution
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Answer

C. (x-6)(x+5) Explanation 1. Identify factors of -30 that sum to -1 -6 and 5 multiply to -30 and add to -1. 2. Write the factorization x^2 - x - 30 = (x - 6)(x + 5).

Explanation

1. Identify factors of $-30$ that sum to $-1$<br /> $-6$ and $5$ multiply to $-30$ and add to $-1$.<br />2. Write the factorization<br /> $x^2 - x - 30 = (x - 6)(x + 5)$.
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