Question

Factor the expression: 2x2 − 5x − 3

Answer 1

lay it out like thisS:
(2x )(x ) this satisfies the first term 2x^2

Answer 2

now we know the multiples of 3 because three is prime
3 and 1 so we have
(2x 3)(x 1) now we have to figure out the middle terms any ideas???

Answer 3

we know the answer has to be -5x

Answer 4

The factor is (2x-1)(x+3) :)