Question

Factor the expression 3x2 + 2x - 8

Answer 1

(3x − 4) (x + 2)

Explanation:

3x² + 2x − 8

Factor using AC method.

3 × -8 = -24

Factors of -24 that add up to 2 are -4 and 6

Divide by 3 and reduce: -4/3 and 6/3 = 2/1

(3x − 4) (x + 2)