SOLUTION: Factoring problem! How do I factor this expression completely??? 2x^2 - 22x + 60 Thanks, your help is extremely important.

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Question 158894: Factoring problem!
How do I factor this expression completely???
2x^2 - 22x + 60
Thanks, your help is extremely important.

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
common factors first __ 2(x^2-11x+30)

then, factors of 30 that sum to -11 __ 2(x-6)(x-5)