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Is there a factor on this pls help Questiob : 5x ^ 2 - 8x + 9​

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Answer:

(5x - 3)(x - 3)

Explanation:

Yes, the expression "5x^2 - 8x + 9" can be factored.

One way to factor it is to find the two numbers that multiply to give 9 (the constant term) and add to give -8 (the coefficient of x). These two numbers are 3 and -3.

We can use these two numbers to factor out the common factor (x - 3) from the expression:

5x^2 - 8x + 9 = (5x^2 - 8x) + 9

= (5x^2 - 8x + 9) - 9 + 9

= (5x^2 - 8x + 9) - (3x - 3x)

= (5x - 3)(x - 3)

So the fully factored form of the expression is (5x - 3)(x - 3)

So, (5x - 3) and (x - 3) are the factors of the expression "5x^2 - 8x + 9"

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