Question

Factor 35x^2 – 2x -1

Answer 1

you mean factorize

Answer 2

(5x-1)(7x+1)

Answer 3

If you look at 35, you'll recognize its factors instantly: 5 and 7

Answer 4

35x^2 – 2x -1
35x^2 - 7x + 5x - 1
7x(5x - 1) + 1(5x - 1)
(7x + 1)(5x - 1)

Answer 5

:)

Answer 6

using the ac method

Answer 7

ax^2+ bx + c

Answer 8

Yes, we multiply a and c: 35 * (-1) = -35. We need to split -35 into two factors whose sum will be "b". -35 = -7 * 5 and -7 + 5 = -2 which is "b"

Answer 9

just making sure it was still going to be the same answer

Answer 10

Yes it will be.

Answer 11

Thanks Ranga