Question

Factor x2 + 10x – 18. prime (x + 3)(x – 6) (x – 2)(x – 9) (x – 2)(x + 5)

Answer 1

Answer:

prime

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 10x – 18

What two numbers multiply to -18 and add to +10

There are no numbers that multiply to -18 and add to 10

-1 *18 = -18   -1 +18 = 17

-2 *9 = -18   -2 +9 = 7

This cannot be factored