Question

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factor completely.
$6x^2 - 25x + 4$
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Find two numbers for AC method

$6×4 = 24$, find two numbers multiplying to 24 and adding to -25: -1 and -24.

Step2: Split middle term

$6x^2 - 24x - x + 4$

Step3: Factor by grouping

$6x(x - 4) - 1(x - 4)$

Step4: Factor out common binomial

$(6x - 1)(x - 4)$

Answer:

$(6x - 1)(x - 4)$