SOLUTION: Factor each trinomial, if possible. -5t2-13t-6

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Question 359655: Factor each trinomial, if possible.
-5t2-13t-6
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

-5t^2-13t-6

Hint: knowing the -5t and t is a good start in the factoring process:

(-5t + 2)(t - 3) placing the 2 & 3 in this manner results in the -13t for the second term