SOLUTION: How do I factor this polynomial? I am studying for the Compass Test Which of the following is a factor of x^2– 5x – 6 ? A. (x + 2) B. (x – 6) C. (x – 3) D. (x – 2) E.

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Question 951699: How do I factor this polynomial? I am studying for the Compass Test

Which of the following is a factor of
x^2– 5x – 6 ?
A. (x + 2)
B. (x – 6)
C. (x – 3)
D. (x – 2)
E. (x – 1)
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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+x%5E2-5x+-6+.......write -5x as x-6x
+x%5E2%2Bx-6x+-6+.........group

+%28x%5E2%2Bx%29-%286x%2B6+%29

+x%28x%2B1%29-6%28x%2B1+%29

+%28x-6%29%28x%2B1+%29

answer is: B. %28x-6%29