The correct answer for this question is "<span>(3x - 1)(x + 1).</span><span>"</span> This is how to factor the given polynomial: <span>3x2 + 2x - 1 </span><span>(3x - 1) (x + 1)
It takes trial and error in order to get the final factor of a given polynomial. It has to be exact and correctly done.</span>
Jenna is right because what makes up a square is its four sides. When calculating the area of a rectangle you use the same formula as you would for a square. A rectangle is just an elongated square.