Question

Factor the trinomial : 2n^2+5n-3

Answer 1

@Luigi0210 Do you mind helping me please?

Answer 2

You know how to start right?

Answer 3

1 and -1 multiply together to give -1 which is the constant in the equation

Answer 4

-1? It says -3 though

Answer 5

Oh my god! My bad I mean 1 and -3

Answer 6

Oh, haha then yes.

Answer 7

Now it's just trial and error from here.

Answer 8

I've got (1n-3)(2n+1) but that's not one of my options in my homework

Answer 9

Factor it out and you will see your mistake. :)

Answer 10

Oh, I get 2n^2-5n-3

Answer 11

Meaning you got them in the right you just need to change your signs around.

Answer 12

*right place you just

Answer 13

I think I got it! Is it (1n+3)(2n-1)

Answer 14

Yup :)

Answer 15

Thank you so much😃😃

Answer 16

Anytime :D