Question

Factor. If the polynomial is not factorable write prime . 3. 3c^2-8c+5 5. 5y^2+4y-1 7. 5u^2-6u-2 9. 7x^2+8x+1 11. 5x^2-17x+6 SHOW STEPS
factoring pattern for ax^2+bx+c

Answer 1

3c^2 - 8c + 5 = 3c^2 - 3c - 5c + 5 = 3c(c - 1) - 5(c - 1) = (3c - 5)(c - 1)