Identify Quadratic Trinomial: Identify the quadratic trinomial.The given expression is 3x2+19x−14, which is a quadratic trinomial of the form ax2+bx+c.
Find Multiplying Numbers: Look for two numbers that multiply to ac (product of the coefficient of x2 and the constant term) and add to b (the coefficient of x).In this case, ac=3×(−14)=−42 and b=19.We need to find two numbers that multiply to −42 and add up to 19.
Determine Two Numbers: Find the two numbers.After checking possible factors of −42, we find that 21 and −2 multiply to −42 and add up to 19.
Rewrite Middle Term: Rewrite the middle term using the two numbers found in Step 3.We can express 19x as 21x−2x, so the expression becomes:3x2+21x−2x−14.
Factor by Grouping: Factor by grouping.Group the terms into two pairs: (3x2+21x) and (−2x−14).Factor out the greatest common factor from each pair:3x(x+7)−2(x+7).
Factor Common Binomial: Factor out the common binomial factor.The common binomial factor is (x+7), so we factor it out:(3x−2)(x+7).