Question

factor each expression
15q^3+40q^2+3q+8

Answer 1

show your work

Answer 2

Try factoring by parts (also called "by grouping.")

Answer 3

i dont understand how to factor

Answer 4

In this type of factoring, factor a common factor out of the first two terms.
Then factor a common factor out of the last two terms.

Answer 5

can you help me with this one? im still so confused tbh

Answer 6

@mathstudent55

Answer 7

Ok. Let me back up a bit.

Can you factor this by factoring out a common factor?

5x^3 + 15 x^2

Answer 8

no?

Answer 9

In factoring, you need to see what factors make up each term, and which factors are in common.

Answer 10

they both have the same variable?

Answer 11

and exponents?

Answer 12

Here are the factors of 5x^3 and 15x^2.
Do you agree these are the correct factors of each of those two terms?