Factor the expression: 2x2 − 5x − 3 a. (2x − 3)(x + 1) b. (2x + 3)(x − 1) c. (2x − 1)(x + 3) d. (2x + 1)(x − 3)

Please use " ^ " to denote exponentiation:  2x^2 − 5x − 3

Rather than try to factor this from scratch, test the given factors in the possible answers.  Looking at the fourth possible answer (D), we see that two criteria are satisfied:  (1) the product of +1 and -3 is -3, which equals the third term of the given polynomial, and (2) +1x - 6x = -5x, which equals the second term.  Thus,

2x^2 − 5x − 3 =  (2x + 1)(x − 3)

total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98

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