Asked by Tifini

You can factor the polynomial f(x)=x^2-19x+70 as (x+a(x+b). The values for a and b are _____.

A. a=10, b=-9

B. a=19, b=70

C. a=-5, b=-14

D. a=-16, b=3

E. none of the above.
Answered by Tifini
(x+a)(x+b) is what i meant.. sorry!
Answered by bobpursley
ab=70. Which choice does that.
Answered by Steve
since 70 = 5*14,

(x-5)(x-14)

so, (C)
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