College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function - 5.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 386: 2

Answer

$(2x-1)(3x+2)$

Work Step by Step

Factor using the AC-method. With $a=6$ and $c=-2$, then $ac=6(-2)=-12$. Looking for factors of $-12$ whose sum is equal to the middle term's coefficient, which is $1$, gives $4$ and $-3$. Rewrite the middle term using the factors found to obtain: \begin{align*} 6x^2+x-2&=6x^2-3x+4x-2 \end{align*} Factor by grouping to obtain: \begin{align*} 6x^2+x-2&=(6x^2-3x)+(4x-2)\\ &=3x(2x-1)+2(2x-1)\\ &=(2x-1)(3x+2) \end{align*}
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