What missing number would complete the factorization? x^2-7x-10=(x-5)(x-?)

Question

What missing number would complete the factorization? (1 point)

x^2-7x+10=(x-5)(x-?)

A.) 1

B.) 2

C.) 4

D.) 5

Answer 1

The answer is 2

The two constant values in the factors would need to multiply together to give the constant value in the quadratic expression.

And 5 * 2 = 10