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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How to factor 8x^2 - 14x - 15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats the 2nd term?\

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait.... I accidentily added a 0 it is just 14x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8x^2-14x-15... hmm try taking an x out of the first two terms

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 8x and -14

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x(8x-14) -15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or... you can split the 1st term to 2x*4x and try something prettier

OpenStudy (anonymous):

like...(2x-5)(4x+3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(2x + 5)(4x - 3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is correct i am sure please give medal

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