Question

If one of the factors of the expression x2 - ax + 5x - 5a is (x + 5), the other factor is:

Answer 1

let the other zeros be 'x'

x+5=0

x=(-5)

Product of zeros=Constant/coefficient of x^2

(-5)(x)=(-5a)

x=a.

Hence,other zeros=(a)

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-ax+5x-5a

=x(x-a)+5(x-a)

=( x-a) (x+5)