Factor this polynomial completely15 {x}^(2) - 11x - 12

Millicent asked Mar 12, 2023

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Factor this polynomial completely
$15 {x}^(2) - 11x - 12$

Millicent asked Mar 12, 2023

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Given:

The polynomial

Required:

Factor this polynomial completely.

Step-by-step explanation:

We will solve as:

$\begin{gathered} 15x^2-11x-12 \\ 15x^2-20x+9x-12 \\ 5x(3x-4)+3(3x-4) \\ (5x+3)(3x-4) \end{gathered}$

Answer:

Factor of polynomial is (5x + 3)(3x - 4).

Matt Ryall answered Mar 16, 2023

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