Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Algebraic Manipulation (Section 3 - No. 7)

In the factorization of x² - 5x + 6, what are the two numbers that multiply to 6 and add up to -5?
2 and 3
-2 and -3
6 and 1
-6 and -1

Explanation

-2 multiplied by -3 equals 6, and -2 + -3 = -5.

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