2x^2 - 8x - 24
First, we can factor a 2 out of this expression to simplify it.
2(x^2 - 4x - 12)
Now, we can try factoring this two ways: by using the quadratic formula, or by using the AC method.
We're gonna try using the AC method first.
List factors of -12.
1 * -12
-1 * 12
2 * -6
-2 * 6 (these digits satisfy the criteria.)
Split the middle term.
2(x^2 - 2x + 6x - 12)
Factor by grouping.
2(x(x - 2) + 6(x - 2)
Rearrange terms.
<h3><u>(2)(x + 6)(x - 2) is the fully factored form of the given polynomial.</u></h3>
Answer: -6, -3, -2, -1, 1, 2, 3, 6
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
NOTES: p is the last term, q is the coefficient of the first term
Determine all of the factors of p and all of the factors of q
Possible rational roots are all of the combinations of p/q for every factor
Answer: x=7
Step-by-step explanation:
3x=21
21 divided by 3 is 7
so x equals 7
A and E
Whole numbers and integers
