Find the factors of the expression $3x^2 - 5x - 8$.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
3x2 – 5x – 8
3x2 – 8x + 3x – 8
= x(3x - 8) + 1(3x - 8)
= (x + 1)(3x - 8)
Find the factors of the expression $3x^2 - 5x - 8$.
Correct answer: option 2
3x2 – 5x – 8
3x2 – 8x + 3x – 8
= x(3x - 8) + 1(3x - 8)
= (x + 1)(3x - 8)