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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 105

In Exercises 103–114, factor completely. 6x4+35x2−6

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Identify the structure of the polynomial. Notice that the given polynomial, 6x⁴ + 35x² − 6, is a quadratic in form because the powers of x are multiples of 2 (x⁴ and x²). Let y = x² to rewrite the polynomial as 6y² + 35y − 6.
Factor the quadratic expression 6y² + 35y − 6. Look for two numbers that multiply to the product of the leading coefficient (6) and the constant term (−6), which is −36, and add to the middle coefficient (35). These numbers are 36 and −1.
Rewrite the middle term (35y) using the two numbers found: 6y² + 36y − y − 6. Group the terms into two pairs: (6y² + 36y) and (−y − 6).
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group. From the first group, factor out 6y, and from the second group, factor out −1: 6y(y + 6) − 1(y + 6).
Factor out the common binomial factor (y + 6): (6y − 1)(y + 6). Replace y with x² to return to the original variable: (6x² − 1)(x² + 6). This is the completely factored form of the polynomial.

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