SOLUTION: Factor the expression. 11x^2 - 54x - 5

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Question 953430:
Factor the expression.

11x^2 - 54x - 5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the expression.

11x^2 - 54x - 5
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Both a and c are prime numbers --> few possibilities.
It's of the form (ax + b)*(cx + d)
a*c = 11
b*d = 5
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Find a combination that gives - 54x
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