Question: Which of the following is the correct factored form of the quadratic 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:

To factor, find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to -5.\\nThe numbers are -2 and -3.\\nThus, the factored form is (x - 2)(x - 3).