Question

Factor 2x2 - 10x - 12
2(x + 2)(x - 3)
2(x - 6)(x + 1)
2(x - 1)(x + 6)​

Answer 1

2(x - 6)(x + 1).

Explanation:

2x2 - 10x - 12 Take out 2:

= 2(x^2 - 5x - 6)

= 2(x - 6)(x + 1).