Question: What is the factored form of the quadratic expression x^2 - 7x + 10?

Options:

1. (x - 5)(x - 2)
2. (x - 10)(x + 1)
3. (x - 1)(x - 10)
4. (x - 2)(x - 5)

Correct Answer: (x - 2)(x - 5)

Solution:

To factor, we look for two numbers that multiply to 10 and add to -7. The numbers -2 and -5 work, so the factored form is (x - 2)(x - 5).