Question

Factor the expression 2z²-17x+8

Answer 1

2(z²+4) -17x

1) Factorizing this polynomial 2z²-17x +8

2z²-17x +8 Let's find the LCM of 2, 8

2(z²+4) -17x

There's no step further to go since 17x and 2 can't be decomposed into prime factors.

2) So, the answer is

2(z²+4) -17x