Algebraeasy · Past Paper
Factorize x^2 + x - 2.
A(x+2)(x-1)
B(x-2)(x+1)
C(x+1)(x+2)
D(x-1)(x-2)
✓ Correct Answer: A — (x+2)(x-1)
Multiply to -2, add to 1: 2 and -1.
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