ECZ 2015 · O-Level Paper 1 — Algebra
Factorise 2x2 − x − 15.
- A. (2x − 5)(x + 3)
- B. (2x + 5)(x − 3)
- C. (2x + 3)(x − 5)
- D. (2x − 3)(x + 5)
Verified working — step 1
Hunt for two numbers that multiply to 2 × (-15) = -30 and add to -1, then split the middle term with them.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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