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Factor: 2x(x-4)+9(x-4) and x^2(x-3)+7(x-3)

 Feb 10, 2015

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2x(x-4)+9(x-4) and x^2(x-3)+7(x-3)

Note that (x - 4) is common to both terms in the first one...so we have

(x-4)(2x + 9)

The second one is similar......

 Feb 10, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

2x(x-4)+9(x-4) and x^2(x-3)+7(x-3)

Note that (x - 4) is common to both terms in the first one...so we have

(x-4)(2x + 9)

The second one is similar......

CPhill Feb 10, 2015
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Thx sooooo much.

 Feb 10, 2015
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No prob.....

 

 Feb 10, 2015
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I just realized that the same method can apply to different questions!

 Feb 10, 2015
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Yep....taking out a common factor is a vital skill in being able to factor...glad you saw it...!!!

 

 Feb 10, 2015

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