Four alternative options are given for each of the following statements. Select the correct option.

What is the product (x + 2) (x − 3)?

A. 2x − 6

B. 3x − 2

C. x² − x − 6

D. x² − 6x

Open in App

Solution

Using the identity (x + a) (x + b) = x² + (a + b) x + ab with a = 2 and b = −3:

Hence, the correct answer is C.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which of the following is equal to $(x + 2) (x + 3) ?$

Four alternative options are given for each of the following statements. Select the correct option.

The coefficient of ab in 2ab is:

A. ab

B. 2

C. 2a

D. 2b

Four alternative options are given for each of the following statements. Select the correct option.

The expansion of (2x − 3y)² is:

A. 2x² + 3y² + 6xy

B. 4x² + 9y² − 12xy

C. 2x² + 3y² − 6xy

D. 4x² + 9y² + 12xy

Four alternative options are given for each of the following statements. Select the correct option.

The product 58 × 62 is (use an identity):

A. 4596

B. 2596

C. 3596

D. 6596

Four alternative options are given for each of the following statements. Select the correct option.

The mean of 6, 4, 7, x and 10 is 8. The value of x is:

A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

D. 13

Join BYJU'S Learning Program