Question

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial 2x^2 – 3x – 5 ?

F. x – 1
G. 2x – 3
H. 2x – 5
J. 2x + 5
K. 3x + 5

Answer 1

H is a factor.

(2x-5)(x+1)

Solve and simplify

Answer 2

`2x^2 - 3x - 5=\\ 2x^2+2x-5x-5=\\ 2x(x+1)-5(x+1)=\\ (2x-5)(x+1)`

H