SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

The factors of the expression 2x2 – 5x – 12 are:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e (x – 4) and (2x + 3)

Understanding

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Application

2x2 – 5x – 12 = 0

Now

2x2 – 8x + 3x – 12 = 0

2x(x - 4) + 3(x - 4) = 0

(x - 4) (2x + 3) = 0