Question

Factor the quadratic expression: x^2 - 11x + 18. Option 1: (x - 2)(x - 9) Option 2: (x + 2)(x - 9) Option 3: (x - 2)(x + 9) Option 4: (x + 2)(x + 9)

Answer 1

Option 2: (x - 2)(x - 9)

Explanation:

x^2 - 11x + 18

(x - 2)(x - 9) = x^2 -11x + 18

Option 2: (x - 2)(x - 9)