Question

Solve and explain the following equation by factoring:

3k^2-14k+8

Answer 1

(3k+2)(k+4)

Explanation:

3k²-14k+8

Find factors of 3×8 whose sum = 14

Factors = (2,12)

3k²+12k+2k+8

(3k²+12k)+(2k+8)

3k(k+4)+2(k+4)

(3k+2)(k+4)