Question: What is the result of factoring the expression x^2 + 7x + 10?

Options:

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

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

Solution:

Step 1: Find two numbers that multiply to 10 and add to 7: 5 and 2. Step 2: Factor: (x + 5)(x + 2).