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Factor completely. if the polynomial is prime, state this.

-6x^2-21x-9

I am confused about how to factoring.

Thanks!

9 years ago

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bobpursley
-6x^2-21x-9
first, take out the -3

-3(2x^2+7x+3)
-3(x +3)(2x+1)
9 years ago
Reiny
Somebody had the same question earlier today.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1459354736
9 years ago
clary
Thanks for the hints.
9 years ago

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