Identify the polynomial: Identify the polynomial to be factored.We are given the quadratic polynomial 3x2+8x−35, which is in the standard form ax2+bx+c, where a=3, b=8, and c=−35.
Look for two numbers: Look for two numbers that multiply to ac (a times c) and add up to b. We need to find two numbers that multiply to (3)(−35)=−105 and add up to 8.
Find the two numbers: Find the two numbers.After trying different combinations, we find that 15 and −7 multiply to −105 and add up to 8.15×−7=−10515+(−7)=8
Rewrite the middle term: Rewrite the middle term using the two numbers found in Step 3.We can express 8x as 15x−7x, which are the two numbers we found that add up to 8.3x2+8x−35=3x2+15x−7x−35
Factor by grouping: Factor by grouping.Group the terms into two pairs and factor out the common factor from each pair.(3x2+15x)+(−7x−35)Factor out 3x from the first pair and −7 from the second pair.3x(x+5)−7(x+5)
Factor out common binomial: Factor out the common binomial factor.The common binomial factor is (x+5).Factor (x+5) out of both terms.(3x−7)(x+5)
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