how do you factor 2x^2-3x+1

4 answers

(-2x+1)(-x+1)
Thank you!
how did you do that?
If you reverse 2x^2-3x+1 to get 1-3x+2x^2, it becomes easier to factor:

F irst terms must multiply to yield 1

O utside and
I nside terms must add to yield -3x

L ast terms must multiply to yield 2x^2

Therefore, the factors must be:
(1-2x)(1-x)