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Question
Find the factor of the polynomial given below.
2m2 + 5m – 3
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Solution
2m2 + 5m – 3
= 2m2 + 6m - m - 3
= 2m (m + 3) - 1 (m + 3)
= (m + 3) (2m - 1)
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