SOLUTION: I need to factor 12x^2 - 5x -3

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Question 380512: I need to factor
12x^2 - 5x -3
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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12x^2 - 5x -3
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12x^-9x+4x-3
3x(4x-3)+1(4x-3)
(4x-3)(3x+1)
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