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How do I factor 5x²-17x+6?

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$5x^2-17x+6=0\ \ \ \ |write\ -17x\ as\ -15x-2x\\\\
5x^2-2x-15x+6=0\\\\\
x(5x-2)-3(5x-2)=0\\\\After\ factorization:\\ (x-3)(5x-2)=0$

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