Question

Factor completely 2x² − 12 + 10

Answer 1

Answer:

2(x + 1)(x - 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

  First you need to find the GCF (greatest common factor). Each term has 2 in common. Factor the 2 out of each term. 2(x²- 6x + 5)

Next you need to solve inside the parenthesis with an x-puzzle. 2(x+1)(x-5)

Check your answer by multiplying. You should get the expression you began with. 2x² - 12 + 10