document.write( "Question 78040: how do u break this problem down into (p+ )(p+ )?
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document.write( " p2+19p+18 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #55933 by tutorcecilia(2152)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "Factor the last number: \n" ); document.write( "18 = (2 x 9) or (3 x 6) or (18 x 1) [which factors add-up to 19?] \n" ); document.write( "2+9=11 [doesn't work] \n" ); document.write( "3+6=9 [doesn't work either] \n" ); document.write( "18+1=19 [works] \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "So, 18 and 1 multiplied toegther equals (18) and when added together equals the middle term of (19. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "(p+18)(p+1) [use the FOIL method to muliply the factors and you will get your original answer] \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |