Question 368621
solve equation by factoring: 
3x^2 - 13x -10 
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You cannot "solve" the expression unless it is an equation.
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Assume 3x^2 - 13x - 10 = 0
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3x^2 -15x+2x -10 = 0
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3x(x-5)+2(x-5) = 0
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(x-5)(3x+2) = 0
x = 5 or x = -3/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.