SOLUTION: how do I Factor x4 + 5x3 – 84x2

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Question 215250: how do I Factor x4 + 5x3 – 84x2
Answer by drj(1380)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I factor



Step 1. Look for common factors in each term. In this case it is :



Step 2. For the trinomial expression, need to find two integers m and n such that m+n=5 and m*n=-84.

Step 3. After trying several numbers, the integers are m=12 and n=-7.



Step 4. ANSWER.

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Respectfully,
Dr J


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