Factor each polynomial completely and if a polynomial is prime state this.

Snowbases asked Oct 9, 2023

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Snowbases asked Oct 9, 2023

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

(5x - 2) is common, so we will factor it out

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

A polynomial is prime if it cannot be factor with rational, integer or real coefficients.

Hence, the polynomial given is NOT prime.

Gilles Louppe answered Oct 15, 2023

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