SOLUTION: How can I factor this trinomial? 10a^2 - 9a + 2

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Question 370392: How can I factor this trinomial? 10a^2 - 9a + 2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How can I factor this trinomial?
10a^2 - 9a + 2
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10a^2-5a-4a+2
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5a(2a-1)-2(2a-1)
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(2a-1)(5a-2
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Cheers,
Stan H.