SOLUTION: I need help on how to solve 3x^2-13x-10=0 by factoring.

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Question 540963: I need help on how to solve 3x^2-13x-10=0 by factoring.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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two factors of 3, multiplied with two factors of -10; must sum to -13

3 and 1, multiplied with -5 and 2 ___ [3 * (-5)] + (1 * 2) ___ -15 + 2 = -13

(3x + 2)(x - 5) = 0