Question

can someone explain how to factor polynomials?
6x ^2 - 3x - 30

Answer 1

easiest if you take out the common factor of 3 first and start with
\[3(2x^2-x-10)\]

Answer 2

order of operations. woohoo

Answer 3

my favorite

Answer 4

now find 2 numbers having Sum = -1 and Product = -20