Factor 2x2 − 10x − 48 completely. a 2(x − 3)(x + 8) b (2x + 3)(x − 8) c (2x − 3)(x + 8) d 2(x + 3)(x − 8)

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The given expression is :

Firstly, we could take 2 as common factor out

-5x could be written as -8x + 3x

Now, taking x common factor out in first two terms and 3 common factor in last two terms

or

Answer is option d.

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