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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Really need help ASAP determine two different values of "b" in x^2+bx+30 so that the expression can be factored into the product of two binomials. Explain how you determined those values and show each factorization. Explain how your process would change if the expression was 2x^2 + bx + 30

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

what are two numbers that multiply to 30?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry can't help

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

are you able to find any two numbers that multiply to 30?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

31 and -31 work just fine. There are more values of b that work but two is what you're askind to find

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