SOLUTION: Factor the following equation completely. Factor out the GCF first. 4x^2-6x-4

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Question 508660: Factor the following equation completely. Factor out the GCF first.
4x^2-6x-4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x^2-6x-4
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GCF = 2
2x^2 - 3x - 2
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Factor:
2x^2 -4x+x - 2
2x(x-2)+(x-2)
(x-2)(2x+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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