How to factor polynomials: Difference between revisions

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'''Step 4'''  

Rewrite the middle term of '''bx''' using the factors found in step 3.<br />

Instead of <math>7x</math>, write <math>6x^2-2x+9x-183</math><br /><br />

'''Step 5'''&nbsp;&nbsp;

Factor by grouping.<br />

<math>(6x^2-2x)+(9x-3)</math><br />

<math>2x(3x-1)+3(3x-1)</math><br />

<math>(3x-1)(2x+3)</math><br /><br />