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which of the binomials below is a factor of this trinomial? 8x^2+2x-3 a. 4x+3 b. 2x-3 c. 4x-3 d. 2x+3

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The given trinomial is

8x^2 + 2x - 3

We would factor it by applying the method of factorisation. We would find two numbers such that their sum or difference is 2x and their product is - 24x^2. The numbers are 6x and - 4x. It becomes

8x^2 + 6x - 4x - 3

2x(4x + 3) - 1(4x + 3)

(2x - 1)(4x + 3)

Looking at the given options, the factor of this trinomial is option A.

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