Factorize 35 - 2b - b2
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)
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
35 - 2b - b 2;
35 - 7b + 5b - b 2
7(5 - b) + 5(5 - b)
(7 + b)(5 - b)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #22346)