alleryWhy does (x−2)(x−3) fail to factor x²−5x−6?
AIts x coefficient is +6
BIts constant term is +6
CIts x coefficient is −6
DIts constant term is −5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Its constant term is +6
The product expands to x²−5x+6, so its constant term has the wrong sign.
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