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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x*3+4x*2-9x-36=0 solve factor by grouping

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i suppose * refers to exponents

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

so group them \[(x^3 + 4x^2) - (9x + 36)\] factor: \[x^2(x+4) - 9(x+4)\] does that help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

please explain

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

which part?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

all sir

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

first i put a parenthesis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this will help -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hiGJwMNNsM

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

so x^3 + 4x^2 - 9x - 36 became (x^3 + 4x^2) - (9x + 36) ^that became 9x+36 because it's like i factored out -1 form -9x and -36

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

then i factored out x^2 from x^3 + 4x^2 and 9 from 9x + 36 so it gave me x^2(x = 4) - 9(x+4) and that's all that happened`

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

that's supposed to be x^2(x+4)

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

you are now up to speed

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnks

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

welcome

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