SOLUTION: Factor 15x^2+51X+18 I came up with (X+6) and (X-9) and then factored it to X^2-54+6X-54 but wasnt sure how to finsih it or if it was right

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Factor 15x^2+51X+18 I came up with (X+6) and (X-9) and then factored it to X^2-54+6X-54 but wasnt sure how to finsih it or if it was right      Log On


   

Question 215653: Factor 15x^2+51X+18
I came up with (X+6) and (X-9) and then factored it to X^2-54+6X-54 but wasnt sure how to finsih it or if it was right
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor 15x^2+51X+18
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= 3(5x^2 + 17x + 6)
= 3(5x + 2)(x + 3)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor 15x^2+51X+18
= (x+3)(15x+6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.