Question

factor: 3x^2+8x-3 @Directrix

Answer 1

3 is prime. There are only 2 things to try. Please try them.

(3x + _____)(x - ____)

(3x - _____)(x + ____)

Fill in the blanks with factors of 3.

Answer 2

\[3x ^{2}+8x-3\]
if you multiply the first and last term what do u get

Answer 3

@Directrix

Answer 4

i am helping u what do u get if u multiply the first and last term together?

Answer 5

try to use the quadratic formula or do what @ninab731 said

Answer 6

if you multiply the 3 times the 3 you get 9 correct - now what multiplies together to equal 9 but when added together equals 8 ?