Factor the given quadratic function using the reverse box method. 2x2 + 3x - 9
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The sum is 184.
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The terms being summed are ...
2·3² +3 = 2·9 +3 = 18 +3 = 21
2·4² +3 = 35
2·5² +3 = 53
2·6² +3 = 75
Their total is
21 +35 +53 +75 = 184
The sum is 184.
_____
The terms being summed are ...
2·3² +3 = 2·9 +3 = 18 +3 = 21
2·4² +3 = 35
2·5² +3 = 53
2·6² +3 = 75
Their total is
21 +35 +53 +75 = 184