Factor the Polynomial by Grouping $$a c + 5 a - 2 c - 10$$

question 316

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial by grouping.
- $$a c + 5 a - 2 c - 10$$

• A) \(( a - 5 ) ( c + 2 )\)
• B) \(( c - 5 ) ( a + 2 )\)
• C) \(( c + 5 ) ( a - 2 )\)
• D) \(( a + 5 ) ( c - 2 )\)

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Definitions:

Covalent Bonds

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Electronegativity

A measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract electrons towards itself.

Polarity

A property of molecules with unequal distribution of charges, resulting in molecules having positive and negative ends.

Valence Bond Theory

A theory that explains how electron pairs between atoms form chemical bonds, focusing on electron sharing to achieve noble gas configuration.