Algebra-1

Question Analysis
This question assesses the student's ability to factor a quadratic trinomial with a negative linear coefficient. The problem requires identifying two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add to the coefficient of the linear term.

Key Concept Explanation
Factoring a quadratic trinomial in the form involves finding two numbers, and , such that and . These numbers are then used to write the trinomial as a product of two binomials.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the coefficients: and .
2. Find two numbers that multiply to 70 and add to -19. These numbers are -5 and -14 because

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