Asked by Dezy

how would you factor 5x^2+x-3x-3
because I got
x(5x-1) -3(x-1)
which doesn't work. Please help.

15 years ago

Answered by Chae

thats 5x^2-2x-3
and then simplify

15 years ago

Answered by Chae

To check:
(5x+3)(x-1)

15 years ago

Answered by PsyDAG

As Chae indicates, you need to combine like terms before factoring.

15 years ago

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