Question

Factor: 5x2 – 15x – 20.

(a) 5(x-4)(x+1),

(b) -2(x-4)(x+5),

(c) -5(x+4)(x-1),

(d) 5(x+4)(x+1).
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Answer 1

Hey mate....

here's the answer...

5x2 – 15x – 20.

= 5(x2 – 3x – 4).

= 5(x2 – 4x + x – 4).

= 5{x(x - 4) +1(x - 4)}.

= 5(x-4)(x+1).

Hope this helps❤

Answer 2

5x²-15x-20

5x²-20x+5x-20

5x(x-4)+5(x-4)

5(x-4)(x+1)

option 1 is correct