Factor by grouping (sometimes called the ac-method). 6x -7x-5

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**Factor by grouping (sometimes called the ac-method)**

Given quadratic equation:
\[ 6x^2 - 7x - 5 \]

First, choose a form with appropriate signs. Then, fill in the blanks with numbers to be used for grouping. Finally, show the factorization.

### Form:

- ( ) \( 6x^2 + \boxed{} x + \boxed{} x - 5 \)
- ( ) \( 6x^2 + \boxed{} x - \boxed{} x - 5 \)
- ( ) \( 6x^2 - \boxed{} x + \boxed{} x - 5 \)
- ( ) \( 6x^2 - \boxed{} x - \boxed{} x - 5 \)

### Factorization:

\[ 6x ( \boxed{})  (x  +  \boxed{}) - 5( x +\boxed{})
\]

### Explanation of Forms:

- The first form represents the case when both terms involving 'x' that split the middle term have positive signs.
- The second form represents the case when one term involving 'x' that splits the middle term is positive and the other is negative.
- The third form represents the case when one term involving 'x' that splits the middle term is negative and the other is positive.
- The fourth form represents the case when both terms involving 'x' that split the middle term have negative signs.
Transcribed Image Text:**Factor by grouping (sometimes called the ac-method)** Given quadratic equation: \[ 6x^2 - 7x - 5 \] First, choose a form with appropriate signs. Then, fill in the blanks with numbers to be used for grouping. Finally, show the factorization. ### Form: - ( ) \( 6x^2 + \boxed{} x + \boxed{} x - 5 \) - ( ) \( 6x^2 + \boxed{} x - \boxed{} x - 5 \) - ( ) \( 6x^2 - \boxed{} x + \boxed{} x - 5 \) - ( ) \( 6x^2 - \boxed{} x - \boxed{} x - 5 \) ### Factorization: \[ 6x ( \boxed{}) (x + \boxed{}) - 5( x +\boxed{}) \] ### Explanation of Forms: - The first form represents the case when both terms involving 'x' that split the middle term have positive signs. - The second form represents the case when one term involving 'x' that splits the middle term is positive and the other is negative. - The third form represents the case when one term involving 'x' that splits the middle term is negative and the other is positive. - The fourth form represents the case when both terms involving 'x' that split the middle term have negative signs.
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