SOLUTION: how do you factor 2x^2+5x-3

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Question 344805: how do you factor 2x^2+5x-3
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do you factor 2x^2+5x-3
It will be (x + a)*(2x + b)
a*b = -3 so the signs will be different
2a + b = 5
--> (2x - 1)*(x + 3)