Question

Using complete sentences, explain how to factor . Be sure that the final factorization (or "answer") is a part of your explanation
2x2 + 13x + 15

Answer 1

you need 2x^2 so you can say

(2x + ) (x + )

can you fill in the rest?

Answer 2

How

Answer 3

well you need two things to multiply to get 15, and two things to add to get 13x

Answer 4

what two things multiply to 15?

Answer 5

5 and 3

Answer 6

now which goes with 2x and which goes with x?

Answer 7

to guarantee you get 13

Answer 8

WHat

Answer 9

10 AND 3

Answer 10

(2x + 5 or 3) (x + 5 or 3)

which one will make sure you get 13x

Answer 11

the first one

Answer 12

2x + 5?
or 2x + 3?

Answer 13

2x+3

Answer 14

good, so the other one will be (x+5)

Answer 15

SO the final answer would be (2x+3)(x+5)

Answer 16

yes

Answer 17

But how should i explain how to do this

Answer 18

reread what ive said while i helped you. you should be able to explain.

(2x + 3)(x +5)

if you foil this, you get 2x^2 + 13x + 15

Answer 19

ok thanks

Answer 20

yw