Question

factor completely, if polynomial is not factorable write prime

A. b^2 -16b +16

B. 10c^2 -17c +3

C. p^2+2p-24

D. c^3 + 8

Answer 1

Hi. haven't you already posted the first of these four problems? I gave you feedback on A.

Answer 2

I know but my computer started acting up

Answer 3

could you help

Answer 4

b^2 -16b +16 has the coefficients a=1, b=-16 and c=16.

Look up the quadratic formula. Substitute these values of a, b and c into that formula.

This will give you the roots of b^2 -16b +16.

Answer 5

what quadratic formula

Answer 6

Cookie: the quadratic formula is really important in algebra. If you haven't already seen it, you will see it very soon.

If y ou have seen it before, please review it.

Answer 7

i havent

Answer 8

b^2 -16b +16 can be factored, but the factors are not 'pretty.' I've used the quadratic formula to find the two 'roots' or 'solutions' of b^2 -16b +16 = 0.

Answer 9

Are you in an algebra class or are you studying math online?

Answer 10

class

Answer 11

I'd suggest you ask your teacher tomorrow whether or not you can use the quadratic formula to find the roots of b^2 -16b +16 = 0, and thus find the factors.

b^2 -16b +16 = 0 is not easily factored without the q. formula.

Answer 12

I dont think we can

Answer 13

Could you help with the next one though

Answer 14

The quadratic formula looks like\[x=\frac{ -b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{ 2a }\]

Answer 15

okay

Answer 16

@mathmale

Answer 17

b^2 -16b +16 has the coefficients a=1, b=-16 and c=16.

Answer 18

Substitute these values into the quadratic formula: a=1, b=-16 and c=16.

Answer 19

Solve for x.

Answer 20

Example: Were you to obtain the two roots x and y,
then the corresponding factors would be (b-x) and (b-y).

Answer 21

could we skip a for now

Answer 22

I'm sorry, Cookie, but I have to get off the computer. If you continue working on this problem, tag another moderator for help, or wait 'til I return later this evening.

Answer 23

This would be a good time for us to stop.
My suggestion is that you post (b) as a new question. Someone will surely respond.

Answer 24

Forgive me, but I'm saying 'bye' for the present.

Answer 25

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