Question: Which of the following is the result of factoring x^2 + 5x + 6?

Options:

1. (x + 2)(x + 3)
2. (x - 2)(x - 3)
3. (x + 1)(x + 6)
4. (x - 1)(x - 6)

Correct Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)

Solution:

The polynomial factors to (x + 2)(x + 3) since 2 and 3 multiply to 6 and add to 5.