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Factorize the following by splitting the middle term:-
(a) 3x^2 +11x+30

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Question has been corrected

Explanation:

Given:

3x² + 11x + 30

To factorise, multiply the coefficient of x² by 30

= 3 * 30

= 90

Find two numbers that have a product of 90 and a sum of 11

** There are no such two numbers, therefore the question can't be solved using factorization

Correcting the error in the question:

x² + 11x + 30

To factorise, multiply the coefficient of x² by 30

= 1 * 30

= 30

Find two numbers that have a product of 30 and a sum of 11

6 and 5

6 + 5 = 11

6 * 5 = 30

x² + 11x + 30

= x² + 6x + 5x + 30

= x(x + 6) + 5(x + 6)

= (x + 6) (x + 5)

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