SOLUTION: 12y^2+54y-30 I have to factor the polynomial, if it can't be factored we have to write that it's prime

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Question 247368: 12y^2+54y-30 I have to factor the polynomial, if it can't be factored we have to write that it's prime
Found 2 solutions by College Student, solver91311:
Answer by College Student(505)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Problem:

We can factor 6 from this polynomial to make our work easier.

Now factor what is inside the parenthesis.


Done!

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


First take out a 6



Then notice that

And

And


John


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