Question

How can I factor this trinomial -8x2 – 10x +3?

Answer 1

use middle term factorisation

Answer 2

Let the coefficient of x^2(i.e.8)=a
coefficient of x=b
n the constant term be c
therefore a=8
b=10
c=3
find two numbers m and n such that m+n=b and m*n=a*c

Answer 3

@Rishi123 is using the standard form of a linear equation Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0. That is where he is getting the a, b, and c.

Answer 4

The polynomial can be factored by guess and check method or using the quadratic formula. Would you like me to walk you through it?