Factorize 35 – 2b – b2
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A.
(35-2b)(b-1) -
B.
(7+b)(5-b) -
C.
(3+7b)(5-b) -
D.
(35-b)(3b+7) -
E.
(7+b)(5+b)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
35 – 2b – b 2;
35 – 7b + 5b – b 2
7(5 – b) + 5(5 – b)
(7 + b)(5 – b)
35 – 2b – b 2;
35 – 7b + 5b – b 2
7(5 – b) + 5(5 – b)
(7 + b)(5 – b)