SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial by grouping 6a^3+17a^2+5a Wow help...Please!!!

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Question 436754: Factor the polynomial by grouping
6a^3+17a^2+5a
Wow help...Please!!!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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split the 17a^2

(6a^3 + 2a^2) + (15a^2 + 5a) ___ [2a^2(3a + 1)] + [5a(3a + 1)]

(2a^2 + 5a)(3a + 1) ___ a(2a + 5)(3a + 1)