Factor 4x^2-8x+3 by applying the distributive property to the last step shown on the left

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Bryce French

2 May, 08:17

Factor 4x^2-8x+3 by applying the distributive property to the last step shown on the left

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Jaylene Haney · Answer 1

4x^2 - 8x + 3

4*3 = 12

Factors of 12 that add to - 8 and - 6 and - 2. Replace the - 8x with - 6x and - 2x then factor by grouping.

4x^2 - 2x - 6x + 3

2x (2x - 1) - 3 (2x - 1)

(2x-1) (2x-3)