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Factor please help 30z^2-53z+12

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Answer:

(2z - 3)(15z - 4)

Explanation:

To factor the quadratic

Consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the z² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the z- term

product = 30 × 12 = 360 and sum = - 53

The factors are - 45 and - 8

Use these factors to split the z- term

30z² - 45z - 8z + 12 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= 15z(2z - 3) - 4(2z - 3) ← factor out (2z - 3)

= (2z - 3)(15z - 4) ← in factored form

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