SOLUTION: Factor each of the following polynomials completely: -3s^2 - 10s +8 I am having a hard time with this problem and need some help. Thanks.

Question 70603: Factor each of the following polynomials completely:
-3s^2 - 10s +8
I am having a hard time with this problem and need some help. Thanks.
Found 2 solutions by checkley75, stanbon:
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3s^2-10s+8 Multiply each item by -1 makes it easier to factor. (at least for me)
3s^2+10s-8
(3s-2)(s+4)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor each of the following polynomials completely:
-3s^2 - 10s +8
= -3s^2=12s+2s+8
= -3s(s+4)+2(s+4)
= (s+4)(-3s+2)
Cheers,
Stan H.

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