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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What are the factors of 3x2 + 10x + 8? (3x + 8)(x + 1) (3x + 1)(x + 8) (3x + 2)(x + 4) (3x + 4)(x + 2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Did you mean: \[3x^2 + 10x + 8\] If yes, do you know how to factor by grouping?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes that's what i meant but i dont know how

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Factor 3x2+10x+8 3x2+10x+8 =(3x+4)(x+2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you want me to show you the steps, so that you can solve similar problems?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats the question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply a x c a is the coefficient of the first term c is the coefficient of the 3rd term post the answer and I'll show the next step

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I should have written multiply (a)(c)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

answer is D

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