Question

How do you factor the trinomial `6x^2 -51x-63`?

Answer 1

Factor `y = 6x^2 - 51x - 63`

Explanation:

`y = 6x^2 - 51x - 63`
`D = b^2 - 4ac = (51)^2 + 4(6)(63) = 2601 + 1512 = 4113.`
D is not a perfect square, therefor, the trinomial can't be factored.