SOLUTION: How do I factor 42-13t+t^2

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Question 285414: How do I factor
42-13t+t^2

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
coming soon a special factoring category.
factoring polynomials and finding prime factors.

42-13t+t^2
rearrange
t^2-13t+42
1*42=42
find factors of 42 that add up to -13
-6 and -7
(t-7) (t-6)

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