SOLUTION: I am trying to factor the following: -3t^2+23t+8 can you help me?

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Question 160749: I am trying to factor the following: -3t^2+23t+8 can you help me?
Answer by KnightOwlTutor(293) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3t+1)(-t+8)
You have to figure out what two numbers give you a product of 8 -2,4 1,8
that when multiplied by 3 and 1 will give you a middle term of 23. It is a process of trial and error unless you use the quadratic formula.