Question

Please answer this math question asap!! 25 points and brainliest!! Brainliest goes to whoever shows their work

Answer 1

Answer:

2(x-9)(x+1)

Step-by-step explanation:

take the common factor in the given quadratic:

2x^2-16x-18

=> 2(x^2-8x-9)

using middle term splitting method :

2[x(x-9)+1(x-9)]        we take 1 as common factor bcz 1 is a factor of all rational numbers

by taking common factor we get answer:

2(x-9)(x+1)

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Answer 2

Answer:

option b

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2 -16x-18

=2(x^2 -8x-9)

=2(x^2 -9x+x-9)

=2(x(x -9)+1(x-9))

=2(x+1)(x-9)