Question

Factor completely;
3x^2+4x-7

Answer 1

(3x-7) (x+1)

Explanation:

3x^2 - 4x - 7

First split the middle term

3x^2 + 3x - 7x - 7

Make into two separate expressions

(3x^2 + 3x) (-7x-7)

Take out what you can

3x (x+1) -7 (x+1)

Now you have your answers

(3x-7) (x+1)