By completing the square, how would u factor 3x^2-5x-12?

2008-12-14T18:49:23Z

i mean, how would you SOLVE this by completing the square?

Perfect Gamer2008-12-14T18:56:24Z

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(3x )(x ) you know this because its the only way you will get 3x^2
(3x+ )(x- ) because a + plus a - = a -
then think what equals 5x

3x times 3 = 9x
4 times x = 4x
9x-4x=5x
(3x+4)(x-3)

yearlyattitude2008-12-14T18:49:24Z

It would be (3x+4)(x-3)

Anonymous2008-12-14T18:46:59Z

(3x+4)(x-3)