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how to factor the equation 3x^2-75

 Mar 9, 2016
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Your Problem: 3x^2-75

 

First off you need to get that three out of there, factoring it out should be the best method.
 

3(x²-25)

 

For the next step ignore the 3 and focus on the rest (but in the end don't forget to add it back).

 

x²-25

 

Doesn't it look like a perfect square? Well it is. So for this step you must factor this simple equation into:

 

(x-5)(x+5)

 

Then put the three in like so and voilà:

 

3(x-5)(x+5)

 Mar 10, 2016

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