SOLUTION: Factor. 2x^2-11x-6

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Question 464161: Factor.
2x^2-11x-6
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor.

2x^2-11x-6 = (2x + 1)(x - 6)

Checking our answer using the FOIL method

F	First terms 2x^2

O	Outside terms  -12x

I	Inside terms    + x

L	Last terms    -6