Question

Factor
a) 5x^2+25

b) 2x^2-3x-2

c) x^2-7x-8=0

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. 5(x + 5)

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

3. (x - 8)(x + 1) = 0

x - 8 = 0

x = 8

x + 1 = 0

x = -1