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Question 326381: Hi, I am currently taking an online algebra class which is difficult alone without the online part!! I am trying to learn how to do Polynominals and I just can't seem to grasp the idea. Any help would really help me and I would be extremely greatful to any type of help at all!
This is the problem:(x + 3)(x + 10) = 0
Thank you!!!!!
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Question 326386: Perform the indicated operation:
(x^4-1)+(x-1)
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Question 326332: In using the factoring method of solving quadratic equations, we put it in the form:
(x+a)(x+b) = 0. Where a and b are two constants (think of them as two “numbers”).
If the right-hand side of this equation is not zero (let’s say another constant "c"), do you think it can be solved? If so, how? If not, why not?
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Question 326462: 4a^2-196=0
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Question 326485: Please graph the rational function
1) f(x) = 3/x + 2
2) f(x) = 3/x - 2
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Question 326527: how would i solve x^(4)+x^(2)+25?
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Question 326549: pls help me with the below question and show work pls
Factor completely. If a polynomial is prime, state this.
98 − 8w^2
Thanks in advance
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Question 326551: please help with answer and pls show step by step on how you got the answer.
- x2 - y2 - 2xy
directions are
Factor completely. If a polynomial is prime, state this.
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Question 326559: (t - 4)(t + 3)
need some help solving this example. please show work
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Question 326524: Please help me
Multiply and simplify
y^2-y-12/y^2-6y+9 divided by y-3/y-4

Thank you
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Question 326560: (3x2 − 7x + 1) ÷ (3x − 1)
please help with the above example pls show step by step on how you got the answer
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Question 326525: Divide and simplify
d/a^2 divided by d^2/a^3
Thank you
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Question 326520: Of the four primary methods Factoring, Square Roots, Completing the Squares, and The Quadratic Formula), which is your most favorite, and which is your least? Why?
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Question 326656: simplify the rational expression
(4w^2-49z^2)/(14z-4w)
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Question 326652: 6y^2 + 27y - 15 factor completely
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Question 326647: Factor completely.
u2 + 2uv - 24v2
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Question 326642: x2 - 26x - 87 factor completely
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Question 326636: solve the provided rational equation
3/w^2=2+1/w
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Question 326697: Can you show me how to factor each polnomial, and if the polynomial is prime I'm supposed to note it.
18z + 45 + z^2
Thanks for your time!
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Question 326695: Hi; I was wondering if you could help me with this problem. I am to "factor our the GCF in each expression. a(a+1) -3(a+1)
Can you show me how to do this type question?
I'm also supposed to "factor each polynomial. 9a^2 - 64b^2. Can you show me the steps of this one too?
Thank you so much for your help!
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Question 326624: fill in the blank to make an equivalent fraction with the given denominator
t^2/t-8=?/t^2-6t-16
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Question 326633: (x - 10)(x - 6) = -3
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Question 326580: how to simplify x^3/5 y^-1/2 over x^1/5 y^3/2
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Question 326700: how do I factor X squared - 8x -11?
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Question 326627: given:f(x)=x^2-6x/2x^2-11x-6
A. factor the numerator and the denominator
B. write domain in set builder notation
C. write the domain in interval notation
D. Simplify the expression
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Question 326716: A rectangular painting with a width of
x centimeters has an area of x2 50x square centimeters.
Find a binomial that represents the length. See the accompanying
figure.
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Question 326712: what is the LCD of the fractions in hte equation 4.5x over 2x+5 + 2x over x squared?

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Question 326631: simplify the rational expression
4w^2-49z^2/14z-4w
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Question 326856: According to equations, which order of operations do you do on each side of the equation?
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Question 326855: can you show me an example on how to work out the product of 3 less than twice x and 2 more than the quantity 3 times x?

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Question 326849: solve an inequality:
x/x+20>2/x+8
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Question 326849: solve an inequality:
x/x+20>2/x+8
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Question 326646: 9/x^2+7x+10=5/x+2 - 3/x+5 ...is it no solution or is there an answer? thanks
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Question 326949: (-5m-6)+(8m-3)-(5m+3) I need help solving this problem
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Question 326962: Please help with factoring: the instructions are, factor by grouping if possible and show all work.
x^3-7x^2+6x-42
Thank you for your help :)
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Question 326975: Hi; I'm not certain I'm in the right place with this question:
Please factor these expressions: 12a^3y + 48a^2y^2 + 48ay^3
I've got a GCF of 12, then I'm lost...
Please help?!?
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Question 327012: 6x2 + 17x + 12
please help me with this factorization proplem please show step.
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Question 327012: 6x2 + 17x + 12
please help me with this factorization proplem please show step.
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Question 326987: Please help me factor these, would you mind showing the steps and explaining it to me..Thanks, Im so stressed.
Factor completely:
49y^2-49w^2
Factor completely:
y^4-23y^2-50

I need someone to show me the steps on how to solve these :(
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Question 327049: Factor by grouping, if possible. please show all work so i can understand please.
x3 + 3x2 + 2x + 6

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Question 327048: k^2 - 25 = 0
please help me solve useing the factor of 0 please show step by step

i have k=5 but i do it off my head and dont know how to write it down in the long version
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Question 327044: b(b + 16)(b + 3) = 0
can somebody please help me solve using the principle of zero products. please please show all steps I am really slow with algebra
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Question 326958: I am having the haradest time with factoring and need help fast. The assignment calls for: (Factor out the largest common factor and show all steps.)
30m^8y^3+9m^5y^7+15m^2y^4
Thank you in advance ;)
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Question 327064: I need to perform the indicated operation.
2/x-3 + 3/3-x
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