Question

I need help factoring 5x^2-6x+1

Answer 1

5x^(2)-6x+1

For a polynomial of the form ax^(2)+bx+c, find two factors of a*c (5) that add up to b (-6).In this problem -(1)/(5)*-1=(1)/(5) (which is (c)/(a)) and -(1)/(5)-1=-(6)/(5) (which is ((b)/(a)) , so insert -(1)/(5) as the right hand term of one factor and -1 as the right-hand term of the other factor.
(x-(1)/(5))(x-1)

Remove the fraction by multiplying the first term of the factor by the denominator of the second term.
(5x-1)(x-1)

Answer 2

Thank you soo much :) I ended up not reading it right.

Answer 3

your welcome :)

Answer 4

@some_someone

Answer 5

Just saying, don't rustle your jimmies :)

Answer 6

@conami Do you understand and know what to do?