Question

Factor 6x²+x-2. Explain your steps!

Answer 1

(3x+2)(2x-1)

you first need to know the factors of the terms in the equation. Once you know these, you're half way there

3x*2x=6x^2
3s*(-1)=-3x
2*2x=4x
2*(-1)=-2

there is 4x and -3x which gives you x

notice you have 6x^2+x-2 ... so your answer is correct.

when multiplying... you multiply the first term with the first time of the other brackets and then, then with the second term in that bracket

then u multiply the 2nd term in first brack with 1st term in second bracket, then with 2nd term

makes sense?

Answer 2

Yess, omg thank you! :)