Question

factorise the equation 2p²-5p-18​

Answer 1

Answer:

2p^2 -5p -18

2p^2 -9p+4p-18

2p^2+4p-9p-18

2p(p+2)-9(p+2)

(2p-9)(p+2)

2p-9=0 , p+2=0

2p=9 , p=-2

p=9/2 , p=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: 2p2-5p-18

=2p2+4p-9p-18

=2p(p-2)-9(p-2) =(2p-9)(p-2)

=2p=9 p=9/2 or p=2