How do I factor 6x^2+17x+5=0

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Alexandra Sharp

Mathematics

23 March, 20:22

How do I factor 6x^2+17x+5=0

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Keely · Answer 1

Split the second term in 6x^2 + 17x + 5 into two terms

6x^2 + 15x + 2x + 5 = 0

Factor out common terms in the first two terms, then in the last two terms.

3x (2x + 5) + (2x + 5) = 0

Factor out the common term 2x + 5

(2x + 5) (3x + 1) = 0

Solve for x

x = - 5/2, - 1/3

Jaylen · Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

6x^2+17x+5=0

(3x+1) (2x+5) = 0

x = - 1/3, x = - 5/2