SOLUTION: 1.When asked to factor completely a certain polynomial, four students gave the following answers:3(x2-2x-15); (3x-5)(5x-15); 3(x-5)(x-3) and (3x-15)(x-3).Which one is the correct a

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: 1.When asked to factor completely a certain polynomial, four students gave the following answers:3(x2-2x-15); (3x-5)(5x-15); 3(x-5)(x-3) and (3x-15)(x-3).Which one is the correct a      Log On

Hi,

The only tht would represent a complete factoring would be:

3(x-5)(x-3)



As can be demonstrated: the others can be factured further

for ex

(3x-5)(5x-15) completly factored would be 5(3x-5)(x-3)