SOLUTION: Completely factor the polynomial -2x2 – 6y – 12.

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Question 215191This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: Completely factor the polynomial -2x2 – 6y – 12. This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

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Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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Completely factor the polynomial -2x%5E2-6x-12.

Note I replaced your 6y with 6x.

Step 1. Factor -2 to get -2%28x%5E2%2B3x%2B4%29.

Step 2. We need two integers m and n that add up to 4 and their products m*n=1*4=4.

Step 3. The integers are 1 and 3.

Step 4. ANSWER: -2%28x%5E2%2B3x%2B4%29=-2%28x%2B1%29%28x%2B3%29

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Dr J

Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2(x^2 +3y + 6)
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