SOLUTION: 12y^2+54y-30 I have to factor the polynomial, if it can't be factored we have to write that it's prime

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Question 247368: 12y^2+54y-30 I have to factor the polynomial, if it can't be factored we have to write that it's prime
Found 2 solutions by College Student, solver91311:
Answer by College Student(505) About Me  (Show Source):
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Problem: 12y%5E2%2B54y-30

We can factor 6 from this polynomial to make our work easier.
6%282y%5E2%2B9y-5%29
Now factor what is inside the parenthesis.
6%282y-1%29%28y%2B5%29

Done!

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


First take out a 6



Then notice that

And

And


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