<PRE><B>Question 1003617</B>
 Factor the trinomial 36x^2 +5x-50 into the form (Ax+B)(Cx+D) with A, B, C, and D integers, and A and B non-negative. Find the value of A+B+C+D. 
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Use the AC Method to factor::
Note;
-45*40 = 36*-50 = -1800
45+40 = +5
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Rewrite the trinomial as::
36x^2 -45x+40x - 50
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Factor to get::
9x(4x-5)+10(4x-5)
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(4x-5)(9x+10)
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A + B + C + D = 4-5+9+10 = 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>