SOLUTION: how to factor 49x^2-84x+36

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Question 728629: how to factor 49x^2-84x+36
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how to factor 49x^2-84x+36
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It'll be either
(x + a)*(49x + b)
or
(7x + a)*(7x + b)
Find a pair of factors of 36 that work.
a & b are both negative.
a & b are both even numbers.
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Since both ends are squares, I'd try that first.