factor the given trinomial. if the trinomial cannot be factored, indicate
ot factorable\.

\2x^2 - 6x - 20\

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factor the given trinomial. if the trinomial cannot be factored, indicate
ot factorable\.

\2x^2 - 6x - 20\

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Factor out the greatest common factor

Factor the remaining trinomial

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