Answer: x = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
The vertex form:
The axis of symetry is x = h.
We have
Substitute:
<h3>Answer: x = -3</h3>
d) You have a <u>difference of squares</u>:
49y² - 9 = (7y)² - 3²
Recall the identity,
a² - b² = (a - b) (a + b)
So,
49y² - 9 = (7y - 3) (7y + 3)
e) Pull out the common factor 3 from each term:
3x² - 3x - 90 = 3 (x² - x - 30)
Now use the <u>sum-product method</u>. Notice that we can write 30 = 5 • 6, and 5 - 6 = 1, so
3x² - 3x - 90 = 3 (x + 5) (x - 6)
f) Same as in (e), use the <u>sum-product method</u>. Notice that 42 = 7 • 6, and -7 - 6 = -13, so
x² - 13x + 42 = (x - 7) (x - 6)
In my opinion I would use the mean. But the options that are given I would choose answer A. But I'm not 100% sure.
