Two students, Ann and Max, factored the trinomial 4x^2 − 6x − 4. Ann factored it as 2(x − 2)(2x + 1) and Max factored it as (x − 2)(4x + 2). Indicate which student factored the trinomial completely and which student did not, and explain why

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loser66 · Answer

what can you do with 4x+2?

anonymous · Answer

nothin

loser66 · Answer

try again!! what if I factor 2 out?

anonymous · Answer

2(x+2)

loser66 · Answer

and that is part of Max's stuff, right?

loser66 · Answer

That is , he didn't completely factor the expression, right? Because I can do one more step from his stuff as shown above. So, the conclusion is....????

anonymous · Answer

no it is the trinomal they are trying to solve