how do i factor: 6x2-37x+35?

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how do i factor: 6x2-37x+35?

i need help with my ALGEBRA 2 factoring & grouping with the AC method

2007-10-30 12:02:21 · 2 answers · asked by Gloria E 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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6x^2-37x+35
6x^2 -30x - 7x + 35
6x(x - 5) -7(x - 5)
(6x - 7)(x - 5)

i multiplied 6 and 35 to get 210, so you have to break up -37 into factors of 210 that add up to -37.

fyi dave above is wrong his answer gets a negative 35

2007-10-30 12:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by sfroggy5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

(6x+5)(x-7)=0

x=-5/6 or 7

2007-10-30 19:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋