Question

factor 10x^2-7x-6

Answer 1

1. Try to factor a common factor. Is there one?

Answer 2

Do you mean you are trying to factor out a number from all 10, -7, and -6 ?

Answer 3

but im lost now

Answer 4

Good so far.
Now factor by grouping.
Factor a common factor out of the first two terms. Factor a common factor out of the last two terms.

Answer 5

1ox^2-12x+5x-6

Answer 6

2x(5x_6)+(5x-6)

Answer 7

Good.

Answer 8

but now what

Answer 9

Yes, I understand.
Now factor out the (5x - 6) factor.

Answer 10

It may be helpful to rewrite as:
2x(5x - 6) + 1(5x - 6)

Answer 11

apparently i have the concept but sont understand that step

Answer 12

I'll draw it for you. A visual may help.