<PRE><B>Question 1021422</B>
 solve 3x^2 + 10x = 8 by factoring 
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3x^2 + 10x - 8 = 0
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Using the AC Method::
A*C = 3*-8 = -24
B =  10
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-2*12 = -24
-2+12 = 10
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Rewrite the equation::
3x^2 +12x -2x -8 = 0
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3x(x+4)-2(x+4) = 0
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(x+4)(3x-2) = 0
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x = -4 or x = 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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