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Factor polynomial 2x^2-11x+15

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▹ Answer

(2x - 5) * (x - 3)

▹ Step-by-Step Explanation

2x² - 11x + 15

Rewrite:

2x² - 5x - 6x + 15

Factor:

x(2x - 5) - 6x + 15

x(2x - 5) - 3(2x - 5)

Factor:

(2x - 5) * (x - 3)

Hope this helps!

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User Zephryl
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Use the slip and slide method:

2x^2-11x+15
x^2-11x+30
(x-6)(x-5)

(x-6/2)(x-5/2)
(x-3)(2x-5)

Final answer: (2x-5)(x-3)
User Jeromy French
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