SOLUTION: Can someone please show me how to factor the following trinomial? 2x^2+8x-10

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Question 726110: Can someone please show me how to factor the following trinomial?
2x^2+8x-10
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first factor out 2
2*(x^2+4x-5)
next you want factors of -5 that add up to 4
5 and -1

2*(x+5)*(x-1)