Question

Factorize 2x^2 -9x -5

Answer 1

(2x + 1)(x - 5).

Explanation:

2x^2 -9x -5

= 2x^2 - 10x + x - 5

= 2x(x - 5) + 1(x - 5)

x - 5 is common to both parts so we have:

(2x + 1)(x - 5)