Question

How to Factor 4p^2+4p-5

Answer 1

4p^2 + 4p - 5

As the expression cannot be factored in it's current form, we need to check if splitting the middle term is possible.

List factors of -20.

-5 * 4

5 * -4

-10 * 2

10 * -2

-20 * 1

20 * -1

None of the factors added together result in positive 4.

Because splitting the middle term is not possible, and we cannot simplify this expression any further:

This expression cannot be fully factored.