Question

What is the correct factorization of x^2 - 2x - 15?

Answer 1

Answer:

option b

Step-by-step explanation:

${x}^{2} - 2x - 15$

${x}^{2} - 5x + 3x - 15 = 0$

$x(x - 5) + 3(x - 5) = 0$

$(x - 5)(x + 3) = 0$

x = -3 (Not possible)

x = 5

So, x = 5