Algebra 1 complications

llink13 · #1 May 14, 2008, 03:14 PM

x to the second power -5x + 4

Factor completely, if the polynomial is non-factorable, write "prime"

4a to the scond power +23a - 35

Factor completel, if the polynomial is non-factorable, write "prime"

kateuk · Jun 4, 2008, 11:19 AM

x^2 - 5x + 4
you have to find two number that multiply to make 4 and add to make - 5
for example, -4 or -1.
Try putting them in brackets.
(x-4)(x-1)
Now multiply it out. Yes, it works, so that's it factorised. You do the 2nd one yourself.



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