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Factor completely
[tex]3x²+20x-7[/tex]
Please show all workings

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mhanifa

Answer:

  • (x + 7)(3x - 1)

Step-by-step explanation:

See the steps below:

  • 3x² + 20x - 7 =
  • 3x² + 21x - x - 7 =
  • 3x(x + 7) - (x + 7) =
  • (x + 7)(3x - 1)
SalmonWorldTopper

Explanation:-

First Method: (By splitting the middle term)

We have to find p and q such that p+q = 20 and

pq = 3×(-7) = -21

Let us looks for the pair of factors of -21 such that their sum is 20 and product is -21.

20 = 21 - 1 and -21 = 3(-7)

∴ 3x² + 20x - 7 = 3x² + 21x - 1x - 7

= 3x(x + 7) -1(x + 7)

= (x + 7)(3x - 1)

Second method: (Using the factor theorem)

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