Therefore,
4-3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
35.
SOLUTION:
Factor 3 from all the three terms.
2
Factor 5x
– 28x – 12.
Here, a = 5, b = –28 and c = –12.
ac = 5(–12) = –60
Find two factors of –60 whose sum is –28.
–30(2) = –60 and –30 + 2 = –28
Write –28x as –30x + 2x.
Factor 5x from the first two terms and 2 from the last two terms.
Factor x – 6 from the two terms.
Therefore,
37.
SOLUTION:
Factor out the GCF, 12x.
2
2
2
Use the identity a
– b
= (a + b)(a – b) to factor y
– 9.
Therefore,
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Solve each equation by factoring.