SOLUTION: please help me understand how to do the following problem it says "Factor the polynomial. Show all work." 2x^2 + x - 1

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Question 88995This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry
: please help me understand how to do the following problem
it says "Factor the polynomial. Show all work."
2x^2 + x - 1 This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^2 + x - 1
(2x-1)(x+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.