SOLUTION: factor {{{ 8x^2+13x-6 }}} using the means and extremes. please.

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Question 598050: factor using the means and extremes. please.
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factor using the means and extremes. please.
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It's either (x + a)*(8x + b) or (2x + a)*(4x + b)
The signs of a & b are different, since the product is negative.
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a & b are either 1 & 6 or 2 & 3.
Find the combination that works.
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