SOLUTION: Please show me how to Find one factor for the polynomial. 6x^2-23x+15

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Question 63193: Please show me how to Find one factor for the polynomial.
6x^2-23x+15
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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ax^2 + bx + c
6x^2 - 23x + 15
ac = 90
Factors of ac that sum to b ~> -5 and -18
6x^2 - 5x - 18x + 15
(6x^2 - 5x) + (-18x + 15)
x(6x - 5) - 3(6x - 5)
(x - 3)(6x - 5)