Factor the following equation

2x^2-9x-5

(2x + 1) (x - 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2-9x-5

(2x) (x)

The factors of 5 are 1 and 5

One will be positive and one is negative, but which one

We want to get to - 9 in the middle

2 * - 5 = - 10 + 1 = - 9

(2x + 1) (x - 5)