Given that (2x + 7) is a factor of \(2x^2 + 3x - 14\), find
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2000
Given that (2x + 7) is a factor of \(2x^2 + 3x - 14\), find the other factor
- A. x + 2
- B. 2 - x
- C. x - 2
- D. x + 1
Correct Answer: C. x - 2
Explanation
\(2x^2 + 3x - 14\)
\(2x^2 + 7x - 4x - 14\)
\(x(2x + 7) - 2(2x + 7)\)
= \((x - 2)(2x + 7)\)
The other factor = (x - 2).
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