Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 12 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

pls help me factor : 18x^2-57x+35 I cant find a common factor here

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

\[18^2 - 57x + 35 = (3x-7)(6x-5)\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(3x-7)(6x-5) trial and error method with factors of 18--> 1,18;2,9;3,6 and 35--> 5,7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

split the middle term as -42x-15x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

now just take common terms and u will get the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok will try solving it by splitting the middle term, never thought of doing that thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx e1:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ur welcome

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

the easiest way to do this question is the general quadratic formula... eliminates having to find factors

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
Arriyanalol: i need help
3 days ago 7 Replies 1 Medal
Arriyanalol: CONGRATS to me
3 days ago 8 Replies 2 Medals
Legomaster346: What colleges are good that are near Arab Alabama?
1 week ago 5 Replies 0 Medals
Arriyanalol: i need help
1 week ago 6 Replies 2 Medals
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!