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Tori D
Tori D asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 10 years ago

how would i factor factor 2x^2-23x-27?

I have gotten this far in my math problem and now i am stuck because you can not take the 2 out. and 27 isn't a multiple of anything but 27 and 1...which doesnt work out.

thanks

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  • sahsjing
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    b^2 - 4ac = 23^2 + 4*2*27 = 745 ≠ m^2

    So, it is prime. You cannot factor it.

  • Brittany Kohn
    10 years ago

    first of all 27 is a multiple of 3 and 9 but that still doesn't work. You need to use quadratic equation.

    Source(s): use website to see how quadratic equation is used http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadform.htm
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    x(2x-23)-27

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