Question

4x cube+8x square+20x​

Answer 1

Answer:

Since all terms contain at least one

x

and a multiple of

4

, the GCF

4

x

, which can be factored out.

Rewrite the trinomial.

4

x

(

x

2

−

2

x

−

3

)

Factor the trinomial. Find two numbers that when added equal

−

2

and when multiplied equal

−

3

. The numbers

1

and

−

3

fit the requirements.

Rewrite the trinomial in its factored form.

4

x

(

x

+

1

)

(

x

−

3

)