Factorise 2x^3=10x+12x^2

  1. Move everything to the same side: 2x^3-12X^2-10x=0 2.Take out a factor of 2x: 2x(x^2-6x-5)=0 3.Complete the square on the quadratic: 2x[(x-3)^2-14]=0
FH
Answered by Faye H. Maths tutor

3599 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do I solve 2x^2 -x -6 = 0


The equation of the line L1 is y = 3x – 2 The equation of the line L2 is 3y – 9x + 5 = 0 Show that these two lines are parallel.


Solve the simultaneous equations: 4x + y = 25, x - 3y = 16


Put the following in order of size, smallest first: 8/sqrt3, sqrt6*sqrt2, sqrt48-sqrt27


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning