Devin was explaining his first step in factoring, but made an error in his explanation

Question

Devin was explaining his first step in factoring, but made an error in his explanation

Factor: 3p²-1Op+8

Devin said, "I know that a = 3, b = -10, and c = 8. Now, I need to find factors of 24 that add to 10
What was the error in his thought process?

Answer 1

The error in Devin's thought process is in identifying the values of a, b, and c. He incorrectly stated that a = 3, b = -10, and c = 8. The correct values of a, b, and c for the given expression 3p²-1Op+8 are a = 3, b = -10, and c = 8 are a = 3, b = -10, and c = 8.