Question

can someone please explain how to do this...

GCF... x^2+6x-72

Answer 1

preferably in a way that is easier to understand than the book?

Answer 2

The whole deal with the "GCF" is to find a number that is the "smallest" number that can be divided into all terms evenly. So, from here, it looks like the answer is 1.

Answer 3

To find the GCF for variables. (in this problem we didn't have to consider variables seeing that 72 does not contain a X.) Just pick the variable with the lowest degree. (e.g variable with smallest power.)

Answer 4

ok I miss read the instructions, I need to factor this problem

Answer 5

Use the FOIL method. (x-6)(x+12)

Answer 6

Im sorry, to check to see if you factored "right" then use the FOIL method. But generally to factor a problem like this (e.g. leading term is a "squared" term than you have to find two numbers whos product equals the last number and whos sum equals the middle number of the original problem

Answer 7

see the FOIL method confuses me

Answer 8

In what ways does it confuse you?

Answer 9

well math period confuses me

Answer 10

Oh, lol.

Answer 11

i did well last week, but i tend to forget all concepts learned

Answer 12

To help with memorization, I would try to redo practice problems in the book. That should help, and if you need more hands on help I would try asking a friend or a teacher.

Answer 13

my friend's suck at math too and the one's who can do it are never available. this assignment has a due date and it takes forever for the teacher to respond