Factor the trinomial completely by using any method. Remember to look for a common factor first. $$2 m ^ { 2 } + 4 m - 70$$
A) $2 ( m - 5 ) ( m + 7 )$
B) $2 m ( m + 2 ) - 70$
C) $2 ( m + 5 ) ( m - 7 )$
D) Prime

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First, factor out the greatest common factor, which is 2, to get $2(m^2 + 2m - 35)$. Then, factor the quadratic inside the parentheses to get $2(m - 5)(m + 7)$.

Factor the Trinomial Completely by Using Any Method 2m2+4m−702 m ^ { 2 } + 4 m - 702m2+4m−70

Factor the Trinomial Completely by Using Any Method $2 m ^ { 2 } + 4 m - 70$