Textbook Question
In Exercises 1–68, factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. x² − 12x + 36 − 49y²
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0. Review of Algebra
Factoring Polynomials
Back0. Review of Algebra
Factoring Polynomials
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Factor out the greatest common factor from each polynomial. See Example 1. 5(a+3)3-2(a+3)+(a+3)2
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In Exercises 17–38, factor each trinomial, or state that the trinomial is prime. 6x2−11x+4
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Concept Check When directed to completely factor the polynomial ,a student wrote . When the teacher did not give him full credit, he complained because when his answer is multiplied out, the result is the original polynomial. Give the correct answer.
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- Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 1–30, factor each trinomial, or state that the trinomial is prime. Check each factorization using FOIL multiplication.x² − xy + y²680views
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Concept Check Kurt factored 16a2-40a-6a+15 by grouping and obtained (8a-3)(2a-5). Callie factored the same polynomial and gave an answer of (3-8a)(5-2a). Which answer is correct?
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- Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 1–68, factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. 12x³y − 12xy³627views
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Factor each polynomial by grouping. See Example 2. 10ab-6b+35a-21
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