Question

How do you factor `f( x ) = 3x ^ { 2} + 16x - 35`?

Answer 1

`(x+7)(3x-5)`

Explanation:

`f(x) = 3x^2+16x-35 = 3x^2+21x-5x-35`

`= 3x(x+7) - 5(x+7) = (x+7)(3x-5)` [Ans]