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Factor completely please. 3k^2-19k+20

User DeadHead
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Answer:

3(k*k)-3(3k)-5(2k)+2(5+5)

Explanation:

3k²-19k+20

Just find some number that equal the terms when multiplied. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

DOUBLE CHECK!

3(k*k)-3(3k)-5(2k)+2(5+5)

Multiply what you need to.

3k²-9k-10k+20

Combine like terms.

3k²-19k+20

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hope it helps

User Adzm
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3k^2-4k-15k+20
k(3k-4)-5(3k-4) /factor out (3k-4) from it
=> (3k-4)(k-5)
User Kevin Arthur
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