SOLUTION: Factor each polynomial. You may use the grouping number method or the trial and error method. 5x^2-8x-4

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Question 480475: Factor each polynomial. You may use the grouping number method or the trial and error method.
5x^2-8x-4

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5x^2-8x-4
5x^2-10x+2x-4
5x(x-2)+2(x-2)
(5x+2)(x-2)

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