Question

factor using the ac - method.
$10x^{2}+17x + 3$
what is the first step to factoring the given trinomial using the ac - method?
a. multiply the leading coefficient and the constant.
b. factor by grouping.
c. factor out a common factor, if any.
d. try to factor the product of the leading coefficient and the constant so that the sum of the factors is the coefficient of the middle term.

Explanation:

The ac-method for factoring trinomials follows a specific sequence. The very first step is to check if all terms in the trinomial share a common factor that can be factored out first, as this simplifies the remaining factoring process.

Answer:

C. Factor out a common factor, if any.