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OpenStudy (anonymous):

carter is solving this equation by solving 10x^2-25x+15=0 Which expression could be one of his correct factors? A) x+3 B) x-3 C) 2x+3 D)2x-3 plz explain :)

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

Well basically we need to solve the whole thing in order to get the answer so the first thing we gotta do is factor out a 5 \( 5(2x^2-5x+3) \)

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

Now we have to factor whats in the bracket

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

now do u know how to solve that inner bracket?

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

Our equation has the form of \(ax^2+bx+c\)

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

So we need to multiply our a*c We need to find a number that when you multiply it it equals a*c and when you add it it equals b a=2 b=-5 and c=3

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

Our a*c=6 so what two numbers when you multiply then it gives you 6 and when you add then it gives you -5?

OpenStudy (swissgirl):

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