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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 27

In Exercises 17–38, factor each trinomial, or state that the trinomial is prime. 6x2−11x+4

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Identify the trinomial: \(6x^2 - 11x + 4\). The goal is to factor it into the form \((ax + b)(cx + d)\), where \(a\), \(b\), \(c\), and \(d\) are constants.
Multiply the leading coefficient (6) and the constant term (4): \(6 \times 4 = 24\). Now, find two numbers that multiply to 24 and add to the middle coefficient, \(-11\). These numbers are \(-8\) and \(-3\).
Rewrite the middle term \(-11x\) as \(-8x - 3x\): \(6x^2 - 8x - 3x + 4\). This step splits the trinomial into four terms to allow factoring by grouping.
Group the terms into two pairs: \((6x^2 - 8x) - (3x - 4)\). Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group: \(2x(3x - 4) - 1(3x - 4)\).
Notice that \((3x - 4)\) is a common factor. Factor it out: \((2x - 1)(3x - 4)\). This is the factored form of the trinomial.

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