Question

factor 2x^4+7x^3+4x^2-7x-6 by hand plz help me =)

Answer 1

Use the Rational Roots Theorem and some trial-and-error.

Answer 2

uhm im in grade 12 I haven't learned any of that =(

Answer 3

\[\begin{align}2x^4+7x^3+4x^2-7x-6&=2x^4+7x^3+6x^2-2x^2-7x-6\\
&=x^2(2x^2+7x+6)-(2x^2+7x+6)\\
&=(x^2-1)(2x^2+7x+6)
\end{align}\]
Hopefully you can factor these last two. =)

Answer 4

thanks that was very helpfull fanned and medalled