WAEC Mathematics 2017 Question 11

Question 11

Algebraic Expressions

One factor of 7x2 + 33x − 10 is

  1. A.7x + 5
  2. B.x − 2
  3. C.7x − 2
  4. D.x − 5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (7x − 2)

Explanation

7x² + 33x − 10 = 7x² − 2x + 35x − 10 = (7x − 2)(x + 5).