Choose two trinomials from the list below to factor. Using complete sentences, explain how to factor each one. Be sure that the final factorization (or "answer") is a part of your explanation.

2x2 + 13x + 15
2x2 + 27x + 13
5x2 − 2x − 7
10x2 − 7x − 3
8x2 − 11x + 3

Question

Choose two trinomials from the list below to factor. Using complete sentences, explain how to factor each one. Be sure that the final factorization (or "answer") is a part of your explanation. 

2x2 + 13x + 15 
2x2 + 27x + 13 
5x2 − 2x − 7 
10x2 − 7x − 3
8x2 − 11x + 3

anonymous · Answer

@Mertsj please help

mertsj · Answer

You've got to pick one first.

anonymous · Answer

Which will be the fastest?

anonymous · Answer

Dont want to sound lazy but I need to get this question done /:

mertsj · Answer

Generally small numbers are easier.

mertsj · Answer

Multiply 5 and -7.

mertsj · Answer

Think of factors of -35 whose sum is -2

mertsj · Answer

For example:  Factors of 12 whose sum is 7 are 4 and 3

mertsj · Answer

Because 4 times 3 = 12 and 4+3=7

mertsj · Answer

Now you find factors of -35 whose sum is -2

anonymous · Answer

by* not b

mertsj · Answer

7 times 5 is NOT -35

mertsj · Answer

And 7+5 is 12 NOT -2

anonymous · Answer

Sorry I just cant find the answer

mertsj · Answer

Write down all the factors of -35
I'll get you started:

mertsj · Answer

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