Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.6 - Factoring ax^2 + bx + c = 0 - Exercises - Page 395: 13

Answer

$(n+2)(3n-1)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=3n^2+5n-2$ Rewrite $5n$ as $6n-n$. $=3n^2+6n-n-2$ Group the terms. $=(3n^2+6n)+(-n-2)$ Factor each group. $=3n(n+2)-1(n+2)$ Factor out $(n+2)$. $=(n+2)(3n-1)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(n+2)(3n-1)$.
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