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17 June, 06:47

Which expression is prime?

a. x2 + 3x + 2

b. x2 + 8x + 7

c. x2 + 8x - 22

d. x2 + 12x + 27?

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  1. 17 June, 07:03
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    Prime means it cannot be factored any more.

    the answer is C

    A = (x+1) (x+2)

    B = (x+1) (x+7)

    D = (x+3) (x+9)

    But C cannot be factored. If it were x²+9x-22, it would be (x+11) (x-2). but with 8x, it doesn't work.
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