Question 45128
{{{2x^2-x-3=(2x+a)(x+b)}}}
We can see that {{{(a+2b)x=-1(x)}}}
and {{{ab=-3}}}
These criteria are satisfied if and only if
{{{a=-2}}} and {{{b=1}}}

I hope this helps.
Adam
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