Answer:
d and e
Step-by-step explanation:
To factor 4x² + 17x - 15
Consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term, that is
product = 4 × - 15 = - 60 and sum = + 17
The factors are + 20 and - 3
Use these factors to split the middle term
4x² + 20x - 3x - 15 ( factor by grouping the first/second and third/fourth terms )
= 4x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) ( take out the common factor (x + 5) )
= (x + 5)(4x - 3) → d/e
-6.8^2
You can do this with a calculator or pen and paper.
With a calculator;
-6.8 squared = 46.24 (Notice that the answer is positive!)
