Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2000
Given that (2x + 7) is a factor of \(2x^2 + 3x - 14\), find the other factor
A
x + 2
B
2 - x
C
x - 2
D
x + 1
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Correct Option: C
\(2x^2 + 3x - 14\)
\(2x^2 + 7x - 4x - 14\)
\(x(2x + 7) - 2(2x + 7)\)
= \((x - 2)(2x + 7)\)
The other factor = (x - 2).
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