SOLUTION: factor the following : 2x^2 -22x +60

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Question 116785: factor the following :
2x^2 -22x +60
Answer by edjones(7311) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x^2 -22x +60
2*60=120 Multiply the 1st and last coefficients.
Find 2 factors of 120 whose sum is -22. Ans: -12 & -10 This is the most difficult part.
2x^2-12x-10x+60 Plug both factors in the middle of the equation.
2x(x-6)-10(x-6) Factor by grouping.
(2x-10)(x-6)
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Ed