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In Exercises 31–48, (a) factor the given expression, and (b) set the expression equal to zero and solve for the unknown (x in the odd-numbered exercises and y in the even-numbered exercises.) 3 y 2 − 8 y − 3

In Exercises 31–48, (a) factor the given expression, and (b) set the expression equal to zero and solve for the unknown (x in the odd-numbered exercises and y in the even-numbered exercises.) 3 y 2 − 8 y − 3

Solution Summary: The author explains how to calculate the factors of the expression 3y2-8y-3 by trial and error method.

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Author: Stefan Waner, Steven Costenoble

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 0.3, Problem 40E

In Exercises 31–48, (a) factor the given expression, and (b) set the expression equal to zero and solve for the unknown (x in the odd-numbered exercises and y in the even-numbered exercises.)

3 y 2 − 8 y − 3

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