Question

Explain how the polynomial is factored. x2 + 24x + 144

Answer 1

Ok! so first i just wanna know what grade and how old u are so i can explain easier?

Answer 2

I'm in the 12th grade.. 17 years old.

Answer 3

Alright! ok so here....first we need to set up our parenthesis

Answer 4

( )( )

Answer 5

Then, let me aask you this. What is the square root of x2

Answer 6

Hello?

Answer 7

I don't know..

Answer 8

square root of x2 is x:) so we put one x in each of the parentheses

Answer 9

(x )(x )

Answer 10

Now, do you know any factors of 144 that add to be 24?

Answer 11

12

Answer 12

yep!

Answer 13

and since all of the sings are plus signs...we factor it to look like this : (x+12)(x+12)

Answer 14

So, the only two factors are (x+12)(x+12)?

Answer 15

yep

Answer 16

Oh, ok, thanks!