The factors of the trinomial 5x^2 - 3x - 14 are (5x + 7) and (x - 2). Therefore, the possible dimensions of the carpet are (5x + 7) and (x - 2).
The correct answer is B. (5x + 7) and (x - 2)
The area of a rectangular carpet is given by the trinomial 5x^2 – 3x – 14. What are the possible dimensions of the carpet? Use factoring. (1 point)
A. (5x + 7) and (-x - 2)
B. (5x + 7) and (x - 2)
C. (5x - 7) and (x - 2)
D. (5x - 7) and (x + 2)
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