SOLUTION: factor by grouping: 15x^3 - 35x^2 + 6x - 14

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Question 439109: factor by grouping: 15x^3 - 35x^2 + 6x - 14
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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15x^3 - 35x^2 + 6x - 14
group terms:
(15x^3 - 35x^2) + (6x - 14)
factor each group separately:
5x^2(3x - 7) + 2(3x - 7)
factor out common term:
(3x - 7)(5x^2 + 2)