Algebraeasy · Past Paper
Factorize x^2 + 5x + 6.
A(x+2)(x+3)
B(x+1)(x+6)
C(x-2)(x-3)
D(x+5)(x+1)
✓ Correct Answer: A — (x+2)(x+3)
We need two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5, which are 2 and 3.
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