SOLUTION: How do I factor -4x^2-14x-6?

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Question 351163: How do I factor -4x^2-14x-6?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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common factors first ___ -2(2x^2 + 7x + 3)

find the factors of 2 and 3
___ multiply the factors of 2 by the factors of 3 and sum the products to get 7

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