Question

Help with factoring quadratic equations?
Factor the following quadratics. Simplify if possible:

Answer 1

2x^2 + 8x - 10 / 2x^2 + 14x + 20
I know this is simple Algebra. I can't believe I have forgotten how to do this! Someone please help. I would really appreciate a step-by-step solution. I'm looking online for guides but they only show quadratics that begin with x^2, not 2x^2. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 2

first simplify the top and bottom by dividing by 2

Answer 3

then factor

Answer 4

if possible that is

Answer 5

@cwrw238 - Thank you!! I had figured that, just didn't know if I was right! :-)
Here's what I originally got:
2(x2 + 4x - 5) / 2(x2 + 7x + 10)
2(x + 5)(x - 1) / 2(x + 5)(x + 2)
(x - 1)/(x + 2). Is that correct?

Answer 6

yes thats absolutely correct

Answer 7

Awesome! :-) Thanks so much!

Answer 8

yw