ac=30
factors must add to 31
30+1 = 31
(x+2)(15x+1)
or, regrouping a bit
15x^2 + 30x + x + 2
15x(x+2) + 15x+2
(15x+1)(x+2)
Help I'm stuck
I need to factor a trinomial expression using the AC method
15x^2 + 31x + 2
3 answers
thank you
15x(x+2) + 1(x+2)