SOLUTION: How do I solve by factoring {{{ 2x^2+5x-12=0 }}}

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Question 764023: How do I solve by factoring +2x%5E2%2B5x-12=0+
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How do I solve by factoring +2x%5E2%2B5x-12=0+
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It'll be
(x + a)*(2x + b)
a*b = -12 so the signs are different.
2a + b = 5
Factoring is trial and error.
Try pairs of factors of 12 to get the pair that works.