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9 April, 05:28

Factor the polynomial expression 15x^2 - 2x - 8

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  1. 9 April, 06:44
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    (3 x + 2) (5 x - 4)

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Factor the following:

    15 x^2 - 2 x - 8

    Factor the quadratic 15 x^2 - 2 x - 8. The coefficient of x^2 is 15 and the constant term is - 8. The product of 15 and - 8 is - 120. The factors of - 120 which sum to - 2 are 10 and - 12. So 15 x^2 - 2 x - 8 = 15 x^2 - 12 x + 10 x - 8 = 5 x (3 x + 2) - 4 (3 x + 2):

    5 x (3 x + 2) - 4 (3 x + 2)

    Factor 3 x + 2 from 5 x (3 x + 2) - 4 (3 x + 2):

    Answer: (3 x + 2) (5 x - 4)
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