I always factor trinomials that are not perfect squares in a different way as yours, I need steps though, I do it in 1 step.
2x2+11x+5=(ax+b)(cx+d)Where ac=2,bc+ad=11,bd=5=(2x+1)(x+5)
The (ax + b)(cx + d) step is my thinking method, I usually write 2x^2 + 11x + 5 = (2x + 1)(x + 5).