Please Post A 100-250 Word Response To The Following Discuss

Please Post A 100 250 Word Response To The Following Discussion Questi

Please Post A 100 250 Word Response To The Following Discussion Questi

Please post a word response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply. Your response is due on Day 4 – Thursday.

1. Explain how to factor the following trinomial forms: x2 + bx + c and ax2 + bx + c. Is there more than one way to factor this? Show your answer using both words and mathematical notation. Provide an example of a problem for your classmates to work. NO PLAGARISM!!!!!!

2. Solve the problem below and explain...

  • 19x2 - 29x + 10
  • 12x2 + 47x
  • Solve the example: 36x2 + 54x - 81x3
  • 4. Solve and explain the example: 24x + 8 - 9

Paper For Above instruction

Factoring quadratic expressions is a fundamental skill in algebra that allows us to simplify and solve equations efficiently. The process differs slightly depending on whether the quadratic is in the form x2 + bx + c or ax2 + bx + c. When factoring the monic quadratic, x2 + bx + c, the goal is to find two numbers that multiply to c and add to b. These two numbers are then used to split the middle term or directly factor into two binomials: (x + m)(x + n), where m and n are the numbers found. For example, to factor x2 + 5x + 6, we look for two numbers multiplying to 6 and adding to 5: these are 2 and 3, so the factorization is (x + 2)(x + 3).

When dealing with a quadratic ax2 + bx + c, where a ≠ 1, the process involves either factoring out the greatest common factor first or using the AC method. In the AC method, we multiply a and c, find two numbers that multiply to a*c and add to b, then split the middle term accordingly and factor by grouping. For instance, in 2x2 + 7x + 3, we multiply 2 and 3 to get 6, and look for two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 7: these are 6 and 1. We rewrite the middle term as 6x + 1x, then factor by grouping.

Let's consider the example: 19x2 - 29x + 10. Here, the quadratic is not monic, so we can attempt to factor by the AC method: multiply 19 and 10 to get 190. Find two numbers multiplying to 190 and adding to -29: these are -10 and -19. Rewrite the middle term as -10x - 19x, then factor by grouping: (19x2 - 10x) - (19x - 10). Factoring out common terms gives x(19x - 10) -1(19x - 10), resulting in (19x - 10)(x - 1).

Next, the expression 12x2 + 47x can be factored by taking out the greatest common factor, which is x, resulting in x(12x + 47). The expression 36x2 + 54x - 81x3 can be simplified by factoring out the GCF, which is 9x: 9x(4x + 6 - 9x2). Further factorization may be needed depending on the remaining quadratic expression.

Finally, for the expression 24x + 8 - 9, combine like terms if applicable. Here, it simplifies to 24x - 1. Since it's a linear expression, it can be solved by isolating x: 24x = 1, leading to x = 1/24.

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