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2x^2-17x-35=0

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Answer:

This does not factor

Explanation:

2x^2-17x-35=0

Since the x^2 has a coefficient of 2

(2x ) ( x )

Looking at the factors of -35

-1 35 1, -35

-5 7 5, -7

We need to get to -17

You cannot factor this

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