SOLUTION: how do i factor a polynomial that douse not have a coaficiant of 1 like {{{ 9x^2+24x+16}}}

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Question 483381: how do i factor a polynomial that douse not have a coaficiant of 1 like +9x%5E2%2B24x%2B16
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+9x%5E2%2B24x%2B16=(3x+4)(3x+4)
You factor in the same way, but you don't just use 1 as the coefficient of your x variable..