SOLUTION: 8x^2+47x+28 I cannot find a solution. I have tried (8x+4)(1x+7)etc. I just can't get any combination to equal 47.

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Question 38682: 8x^2+47x+28 I cannot find a solution. I have tried (8x+4)(1x+7)etc. I just can't get any combination to equal 47.
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1810) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48x² + 47x + 28 I cannot find a solution. I have tried (8x+4)(1x+7)etc.
I just can't get any combination to equal 47


Don't expect every 
quadratic trinomial to 
be factorable, because
most aren't. This one 
cannot be factored. So
just say "it's PRIME".

Edwin
AnlytcPhil@aol.com