SOLUTION: How do I factor the polynomial 6x^2-7x-5?

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Question 629765: How do I factor the polynomial 6x^2-7x-5?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x^2-7x-5
(2x+1)*(3x-5)
factors of -30 which add up to -7
-10 and 3
6x^2+3x-10x-5
3x*(2x+1)-5*(2x+1
(3x-5)*(2x+1)