Question

Which of the binomials below is a factor of this trinomial? 6X squared minus 7X -5

Answer 1

C. 2x + 1

Explanation:

Factorize 6x² - 7x - 5

6x² + 3x - 10x - 5

3x(2x + 1) - 5(2x + 1)

(3x - 5)(2x + 1)

Therefore, 2x + 1 is a binomial factor of 6x² - 7x - 5.