Question

If p = x(3x+5) - 28, then p is divisible by which of the following expressions?

Answer 1

o p is factorable by 3x - 7, and x + 4

Explanation:

Let's factor it:

`p = x(3x + 5) - 28\\p = 3x^2 + 5x - 28\\p = (3x - 7)(x + 4)`

So p is factorable by 3x - 7 and x + 4