Provide an appropriate response.Use the FOIL method to show that (5x + 10)(x - 7) is 5x2 - 25x - 70.  If you were asked to completely factor 5x2 - 25x - 70, why would it be incorrect to give (5x + 10)(x - 7) as your answer?

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The factor of 5 should be factored out.

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A. {-45} B. {-90} C. {45} D. {90}

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The equation has a solution r in the interval indicated. Approximate this solution correct to two decimal places.x4 - x3 - 7x2 + 5x + 10 = 0; -3 ? r ? -2

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