Question

Factor:

`8 {x}^(2) + 2x - 3`
Please show the steps on how you got it! ​

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

8x² + 2x - 3

= 8x² - 4x + 6x - 3

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

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

So, the factor is (2x - 1) (4x + 3)