Identify Coefficients: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic expression.The quadratic expression is 3x2+2x−5.Here, a=3, b=2, and c=−5.
Check Factorability: Determine if the quadratic expression can be factored using simple factoring techniques.Since ac=(3)(−5)=−15, we need to find two numbers that multiply to −15 and add up to the middle coefficient, b=2.
Find Suitable Numbers: Find two numbers that meet the criteria.The numbers 5 and −3 multiply to −15 and add up to 2.5×−3=−155+(−3)=2
Rewrite Middle Term: Write the middle term as a sum of two terms using the numbers found.The expression 3x2+2x−5 can be rewritten as 3x2+5x−3x−5.
Factor by Grouping: Factor by grouping.Group the terms as (3x2+5x)+(−3x−5).Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.The first group has a common factor of x, and the second group has a common factor of −1.This gives us x(3x+5)−1(3x+5).
Factor Common Binomial: Factor out the common binomial factor.The common binomial factor is (3x+5).The factored form is (x−1)(3x+5).