GCE Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 20
Question 20 of 60 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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If (x-3) is one of the factors of x^2+14x-51, find the other factor.
- A. (x-22)
- B. (x+17)Correct
- C. (x-17)
Explanation
(x-3)(x+17) = x^2+17x-3x-51 = x^2+14x-51, so the other factor is (x+17).
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