Monica is attempting to factor the expression 18x^2 + 27x – 5. In her first step, she rewrites the expression as 18x^2 + 32x – 5x – 5. Which of the following statements is true about Monica's work?

A. The first step is correct. She should continue to factor the expression.
B. The two middle coefficients add to the correct number, but do not multiply to the correct number.
C. The two middle coefficients multiply to the correct number, but do not add to the correct number.
D. The two middle coefficients do not add or multiply to the correct number.

Question

Monica is attempting to factor the expression 18x^2 + 27x – 5. In her first step, she rewrites the expression as 18x^2 + 32x – 5x – 5. Which of the following statements is true about Monica's work?

A. The first step is correct. She should continue to factor the expression.
B. The two middle coefficients add to the correct number, but do not multiply to the correct number.
C. The two middle coefficients multiply to the correct number, but do not add to the correct number.
D. The two middle coefficients do not add or multiply to the correct number.

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