First, factor out a 3.
3(x² - 9)
In any quadratic ax² + bx + c, we can split the bx term up into two new terms which we want to equal the product of a and c.
In this case, we have x² + 0x - 9. (the 0x is a placeholder)
We want two numbers that add to 0 and multiply to get -9.
Obviously, these numbers are 3 and -3.
Now we have 3(x² + 3x - 3x - 9).
Let's factor.
3(x(x+3)-3(x+3))
<u>3(x-3)(x+3)</u>
There are multiple shortcuts which you could make here, FYI:
Instead of splitting the middle, if your a value is 1, you can go straight to that step (x+number)(x+other number).
Whenever you have a difference of squares, like a²-b², that factors to (a+b)(a-b).
A) Gigabytes = x
B) 35+5x = 25+10x
10 = 5x
2 = x
C) After 2 gigabytes, the wireless services will cost the same ($45)
The monthly interest rate is 0.75%
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
The rate of interest= 9%
Total time = 6years
Interest rate per month = 9/12
= 0.75%
Monthly payment =cost of the car + 0.75% of cost of car
Interest per month is 0.75%
1 mi = 5280 ft
1 h = 3600 s
therefore:
Answer: 31.8 mi/h = 46.64 ft/s
