Factorise 2x^2+5x+3.

  1. (2x-3)(x+1)
  2. (2x-3)(x-1)
  3. (2x+1)(x+3)
  4. (2x+3)(x+1)
Answer

D) (2x+3)(x+1)

Split the middle term using two numbers with product 2 3 = 6 and sum 5; this gives 2x^2+5x+3 = (2x+3)(x+1). SLO M-09-A-18 · Understanding

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