Question

Factor the trinomial: 2x2 - 5x - 3


(2x + 1)(2x - 3)


(2x + 1)(x - 3)


(2x - 1)(x - 3)


(2x - 1)(2x + 3)

Answer 1

I think its B)
2x * x = 2x^2
2x * -3 = -6x
1*x = x
1*-3 = -3
combine:
2x^2 -6x + x - 3
2x^2 -5x - 3

Answer 2

Thanks so much

Answer 3

The above work is just checking to make sure it equals the original trinomial:)

Answer 4

your welcome:)

Answer 5

@jazy and @TuringTest for helping me