Question

The polynomial 2x3 - 5x2 + 4x - 10 is split into two groups, 2x + 4x and -5x? - 10. The GCFs of each group is then

factored out
What is the common binomial factor between the two groups after their GCFs have been factored out?
2x + 5
0 2X-5
O x-2
0x + 2
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Answer 1

2x - 5

Explanation:

2x^3 + 4x = 2x(x^2 + 2)

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

so the factors are (2x - 5)(x^2 + 2).