Question: Which of the following is the correct factorization of x^2 + 7x + 10?

Options:

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

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

Solution:

The polynomial factors to (x + 5)(x + 2) since 5 and 2 add to 7 and multiply to 10.