SOLUTION: how do you factor the following correctly? 0=3x^2+4x+1

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Question 596613: how do you factor the following correctly?
0=3x^2+4x+1
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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factors of one (±1) "combine" with factors of three (±1, ±3) to give four

(3 * 1) + (1 * 1) = 4

0 = (3x + 1)(x + 1)