Question

Factor 2x^2 +5x -12 so that one of the factors is x+4

Answer 1

Hint: solve using long division

Answer 2

Or try to guess what the other factor is using trial and error

Answer 3

(2x -?) (x+4)

Answer 4

Yes, you should be able to guess what it is from there.

Answer 5

lol i know what it is i thought 4 *2 was 6 ive been working too hard lol :-/

Answer 6

Post what you think the answer is. If it is right, I'll give you a medal.

Answer 7

(2x -3)(x +4)

Answer 8

i feel really dumb right now :-/

Answer 9

Don't feel that way. We all make mistakes.

Answer 10

thanks :-)