Question 862138: The question is: Explain the steps you would take to factor 3x^2+7x+2. I'm not sure which method I would use to solve this. Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, faceoff57:Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3 is a prime number, so the only ways to get this as a product is (-1)(-3) or (1)(3). 2 is a prime number, so similar as stated about 3.
Look for combinations that work:
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(3x+1)(x+2)
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(3x-1)(x-2)
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(3x+2)(x+1)
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(3x-2)(x-1)
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