Which of the following shows the factors of
5x2 + 17x + 6?

a. (5x + 1)(x + 6)
b. (5x + 2)(x + 3)
c. (5x + 3)(x + 2)
d. (5x + 6)(x + 1)

please help me, thanks

Question

Which of the following shows the factors of 
5x2  +  17x  +  6?

a. (5x  +  1)(x  +  6)
b. (5x  +  2)(x  +  3)
c. (5x  +  3)(x  +  2)
d. (5x  +  6)(x  +  1)

please help me, thanks <3

imstuck · Answer

Are you familiar with the "regular" way of factoring quadratic equations?

anonymous · Answer

no :C

anonymous · Answer

okay wait i got B, am I right?

imstuck · Answer

For example, in$$x ^{2}+3x+2$$your factors are (x + 1)(x + 2).  Does that look familiar?

anonymous · Answer

yes and i got the answer B.. i want to see if I am right doe

imstuck · Answer

Let me check B for you.  Give me a half a sec here.

anonymous · Answer

alright. :)

imstuck · Answer

Yes, you are correct.  Seems you don't need help after all!  Good for you!

anonymous · Answer

thanks ;D

imstuck · Answer

You bet!