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Question 878040: factor: a^2 + 3^a - 10
Not sure about this one
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it's a%5E2%2B3a-10, then
a%5E2%2B3a-10=%28a%2B5%29%28a-2%29
If it's a%5E2%2B3%5Ea-10, then you can't factor.