Factor the following polynomial 4a^2+4a-3?

Factor the following polynomial 4a^2+4a-3 . Thanks in advance.

?2013-04-28T18:06:55Z

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(2a-1)(2a+3)

xyz2013-04-28T18:16:09Z

(2a -1)(2a + 3)
2a - 1 = 0, so a = 1/2
2a + 3 = 0, so a = -3/2
solution set is a = 1/2 and a = -3/2

notthejake2013-04-28T18:07:23Z

(2a - 1)(2a + 3)

note that 4a^2 + 4a - 3 = 4a^2 + 6a - 2a - 3
now factor by grouping
2a(2a + 3) - 1(2a + 3)
(2a + 3)(2a - 1)

Randal2013-04-28T18:09:09Z

4a^2+4a-3
(2a - 1) (2a + 3)
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