Question

How do I factor polynomials that are not quadratics?

Answer 1

I have \(6x^4-18x^3+12x^2\)... it's just been a long time since I've done this xp

Answer 2

haha it's okay
so first you have to find GCF(greatest common factor ) then you will get a QUADRATIC equation

Answer 3

6x^2, right?

Answer 4

it's a quadratic equation.

Answer 5

yep right!

Answer 6

and I pull that out first, right? I think I'm remembering now XD

Answer 7

yes take out the common factor :)

Answer 8

so I have \(6x^2(x^2-3+2)\)

Answer 9

-3x****

Answer 10

yep right

Answer 11

sooooooo i have \(6x^2(x-1)(x-2)\)

Answer 12

perfect!

Answer 13

is that it?...

Answer 14

i didn't foil it to check ur answer
-1 times -2 =+2 perfect
-1-2=-3 which is middle term perfect! so that's right

Answer 15

yes that's it

Answer 16

okay.. and I skipped two questions on this worksheet (I'm in precal and we're doing review but I don't remember how to do them) will you help?

Answer 17

I'll open a new question

Answer 18

i have to go sorry
i'll be on after one hour i guess sorry

Answer 19

ohhh.. it's already 9 though D: I'll find someone else.