SOLUTION: factor completely:
2x^2+20x+50
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: factor completely:
2x^2+20x+50
This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor completely:
Step 1. We need to find two integers A and B that A*B=ac and A+B=b where
in order to be factorable and a=2, b=20 and c=50
Step 2. In the above example, then A*B=(2)(50)=100 and A+B=20.
Step 3. After trial and error the numbers are A=10 and B=10
Step 4. Using step 3, we can use grouping as follows
where
Step 5. Factor out 2x in first group and 10 in second group
Step 6. Factor out (x+5) since it is common in both groups.
ANSWER
We can use the FOIL method to verify
I hope the above steps were helpful.
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Dr J
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