SOLUTION: how would you factor 6x^2-7x+2 i know you mutiply 6 and 2 but i dont know what to do after that

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Question 196534: how would you factor 6x^2-7x+2 i know you mutiply 6 and 2 but i dont know what to do after that
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the factors of 2 have to "combine" with the factors of 6 to result in -7

(3x-2)(2x-1)