Factorise 5x^2-13x-6.

  1. (5x-2)(x-3)
  2. (5x-3)(x+2)
  3. (5x-2)(x+3)
  4. (5x+2)(x-3)
Answer

D) (5x+2)(x-3)

Split the middle term using two numbers with product 5 (-6) = -30 and sum -13; this gives 5x^2-13x-6 = (5x+2)(x-3). SLO M-09-A-18 · Understanding

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