SOLUTION: {{{-3s^2 - 10s + 8}}} = {{{-3s^2 - 12s + 2s + 8}}} = {{{-3s(s + 4) + 2(s + 4)}}} = {{{(s + 4)(2 - 3s)}}} To start this type of problem find the product of the coefficient (

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Question 40855:
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To start this type of problem find the product of the coefficient (here -3) of and the constant term (here 8). Consider the positive value of the product (). Try to express the coefficient of 's' i.e. -10 as a sum of two numbers whose product is, here, 24. Then you would be able to find some expressions common and will be able to factorize.

Found 2 solutions by longjonsilver, psbhowmick:
Answer by longjonsilver(2297)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you will have to learn the "binomial" factoring technique... look at the website's Lessons. there must be plenty of help there:

anyway, the answer is:
(3s-4)(s-2)

Multiply these brackets out and you will get the polynomial in the question.

Jon

Answer by psbhowmick(878)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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