The polynomial 2x^3 − 5x^2 + 4x − 10 is split into two groups, 2x^3 + 4x and −5x^2 − 10. The GCFs of each group is then factored out.

What is the common binomial factor between the two groups after their GCFs have been factored out?

a) 2x + 5
b) 2x − 5
c) x^2 − 2
d) x^2 + 2

Question

The polynomial 2x^3 − 5x^2 + 4x − 10 is split into two groups, 2x^3 + 4x and −5x^2 − 10. The GCFs of each group is then factored out. 

What is the common binomial factor between the two groups after their GCFs have been factored out?

a) 2x + 5
b) 2x − 5
c) x^2 − 2
d) x^2 + 2

welshfella · Answer

take x^2 out of the first group 
what do you get/

welshfella · Answer

x^2(        )       

what do you get in the parentheses