Question

Factorize the expression and write its factors: 4x2 - 10x - 6

Answer 1

Answer:

4x^2 - 10x -6=0

i.e 4x^2+2x-12x-6=0

i.e. 2x(2x + 1) - 6(2x+1) =0

i.e (2x+1)(2x-6)=0

i.e. 2x+1=0 or 2x-6=0

i.e x= -1/2 or x = 6/2 = 3

Therefore factors of 4x2 - 10x - 6 are -1/2 or 3