Question

How do I factor this
2x^2 + 11x + 8 + 7 = 0

Answer 1

I think I know the first step butI always get stuck on factoring :(

Answer 2

well here is a method...

simplify the equation to

\[2x^2 + 11x + 15 = 0\]

now its in the form \[ax^2 + bx + c = 0\]

so multiply the a and c values

in your question its

a = 2 and c = 15

find the factors of the answer that add to b or in your question 11...

hope that makes sense... its just he 1st bit

Answer 3

The two factors when added will equal 11 and when multiplied will equal 30 (a*c)