Which expression is a factor of 2 x^2 + 38 x + 10 ?

The correct answer is A. Choice A is correct. Since 2 is a common factor of each of the terms in the given expression, the expression can be rewritten as 2 ( x^2 + 19 x + 5 ) . Therefore, the factors of the given expression are 2 and x^2 + 19 x + 5 . Of these two factors, only 2 is listed as a choice.

Note: The expression f(x)/2 shows that 2 is a factor of the original polynomial.

SAT Question 4a5af623: Answer, Explanation & Desmos Solution

Choice B

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C

Choice C is incorrect. This is a term of the given expression, not a factor of the given expression.

Choice D

Choice D is incorrect. This is a term of the given expression, not a factor of the given expression.

Explanation

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Why the other choices are wrong

SAT Question 4a5af623: Equivalent Expressions answer and explanation with Desmos solution

Explanation

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Why the other choices are wrong