document.write( "Question 838027: How do you factor 2x^2-7x-3, i know you multiple 2 and -3 but nothing else \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #504829 by josgarithmetic(39617) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Plan for the terms within each factor.
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The constant terms need to give product of $\"-3\"$ . You look at four possible choices:
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