Question

Factor Completely: 5x^2+8x+3

Answer 1

(5x + 3) (x + 1)

Explanation:

5x² + 8x + 3

Factor using AC method.

5 × 3 = 15

Factors of 15 that add up to 8 are 3 and 5

Divide by 5 and reduce: 3/5, 5/5 = 1/1

Factors are 5x + 3 and x + 1

(5x + 3) (x + 1)