Question

How can the polynomial 6d^4 + 9d^3 – 12d^2 be factored?

Answer 1

Someone please help me!

Answer 2

it would be 24

Answer 3

factor out \(3d^2\) first

Answer 4

9

Answer 5

9? where?

Answer 6

3d^2= 9?

Answer 7

\[3d^2(2d^2+3d-4)\]
now factor the quadratic..

Answer 8

I don't know what a quadratic is..

Answer 9

ok, so you have\[
6d^4+9d^3-12d^2\\
\qquad=3d^2(2d^2+3d-4)
\]
now, find two number whose product is (2)(-4)=-8
and whose sum is +3