Factor the Trinomial $-$ 1 First $$- a ^ { 2 } + 11 a - 30$$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Factor the trinomial. Factor out $-$ 1 first. $$- a ^ { 2 } + 11 a - 30$$

• A)( a \(-\) 5)( a \(-\) 6)
• B) \(-\) ( a \(-\) 5)( a \(-\) 6)
• C) \(-\) ( a + 5)( a \(-\) 6)
• D)( a + 5)( a \(-\) 6)
• E) \(-\) ( a \(-\) 5)( a + 6)

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