Question

A) Factorise 2x² - 9x - 5 (x-5)(2x+1) (2) b) Hence, simplify fully 2x^2- 9x - 5 3x – 15x (2) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

b).

2x² - 9x - 5 = ( x - 5 )( 2x + 1 )

3x² - 15x = 3x ( x - 5 )

$\frac{(x-5)(2x+1)}{3x(x-5)}$ = $\frac{2x+1}{3x}$