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Plz factor 8p^3-10p^2+12p-15 

 Feb 16, 2015

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Hi GUH,

 

here is how it is done :)

See how I have factored into pairs first :)

 

$$\\8p^3-10p^2+12p-15\\\\
=2p^2(4p-5)+3(4p-5)\\\\
=(2p^2+3)(4p-5)\\\\$$

 Feb 17, 2015
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(4p - 5)(2p2 + 3)

 Feb 16, 2015
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Thank you!

 Feb 16, 2015
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Hi GUH,

 

here is how it is done :)

See how I have factored into pairs first :)

 

$$\\8p^3-10p^2+12p-15\\\\
=2p^2(4p-5)+3(4p-5)\\\\
=(2p^2+3)(4p-5)\\\\$$

Melody Feb 17, 2015

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