559 Answered Questions for the topic Factoring

Factoring

05/19/16

Fill in the blanks to make the equation true.
Fill in the blanks to make the equation true. (x−9)(x+2)=x2________ −18
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Factoring

05/15/16

Factoring x^4—16
The book says the answer is (x2+4) ( x-2)(x+4)    At first I thought it was simply (x2-4) then just simplfy furrther to  ( x-2)(x+4).    Why is " (x2+4) " positive and not negative?
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Factoring

05/12/16

How to factor this ?
Hi, I know how to factor when the exponent is squared but the 4 exponent is confusing me.    x4 —13x2+36
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Factoring

05/06/16

factor the following problem
1/3 x^2 -1/9 x
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05/03/16

factoring word problem
A ball is projected upward from ground level. After t seconds, its height in feet is a function defined by f(t) = -16t^2+80t. After how many seconds will it reach a height of 96 ft?
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Factoring Polynomials Algebra1

04/25/16

When factored completely, identify the factors of the polynomial 12x^2-14x-6?
2|(3x+1)|(2x+3)|3|(3x-1)|(2x-3)|     Thank you so much    
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04/22/16

Simplifying a function to get a tangent line
In the middle of solving this implicit function/using implicit differentation to find its tangent line, this is what I have so far:   Original function: y^3+x^3-2xy=8 (find tangent line at... more
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04/08/16

Factoring with square roots
how do I factor z2-25 ?
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03/29/16

Need help for this question!
Determine the integer values of n for which n^2-18n+45 is a prime number. 
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03/28/16

Can anyone help me factor our the polynomial/trinomial?
X2 + 17x +72
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03/17/16

Factor 2a^2-9a-5
what is the answer to factor the following expression: 2a^2-9a-5
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03/13/16

Really confused, pls help asap
factorise each of the following expressions completely     a) 6x^2y^2-5xy-4   b) 3z-8xyz+4x^2y^2z   c) 36y^2-49(x+1)^2  
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Factoring

03/12/16

A magician has a trapdoorA magician’s stage has a rectangle trapdoor which is (x+ 1/2) by 2x ft. The outside rectangle length is (x+ 16) ft.
A magician’s stage has a rectangle trapdoor which is (x+ 1/2) by 2x ft. The outside rectangle length is (x+ 16) ft. Part A. The total area (in square feet) of the stage can be represented by x2 +... more
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Factoring Math Exponents

03/07/16

Factor completely
25x5 + 65x4 - 80x3   factor completely   I came up with   5x3(5x2 + 13x + 16)   am I right??>
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Factoring

03/07/16

factor the expressions
4x +2   15+35   8y+24   This is a new unit I'm doing in school, but I don't understand.
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Factoring Math

03/06/16

Factor Completely
5xy + 25x - 3y - 15   Factor Completely Can you factor this out??
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Factoring

03/05/16

Factor x^4-10x^2+9 ?
hi, I need some help factoring that equation ^ 
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Factoring

03/03/16

If you have 2 terms and no GCF, what is a potential option for quick factoring?
I'm sorry this was a question on a review sheet
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02/29/16

When you factor by grouping, should the binomials match up in the second to last step?
In problems like 2x^2+3n-9 I keep getting x(x+6)-3(x-3) but don't know if its right or where to go from there.
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02/28/16

Really need URGENT help
By factorizing the expression 3x^2+26x+51, find two factors of 32651. 
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02/09/16

Factoring (Again)
How do I factor y3-8?
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Factoring

02/07/16

How to factor these 3 questions?
Hi , I need help factoring these , if possible with steps so I can better understand.    1.  a^3(a+b)^2 + b^3(a+b)^2   2. 8x^4(x-4) - 27x(x-4)   3. (x+1)^2 -(x+1) -6
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Factoring

02/07/16

How do I factor 5(x+1)-6(x+1)^2
Hi, I'm having a little troubling understanding how to factor :  5(x+1)-6(x+1)^2   If possible, can you put steps too.   Thanks.
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Factoring

02/07/16

How do I factor 9-(2x+1)^2
Hi , I need help with factoring  9-(2x+1)^2 
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Factoring

02/06/16

How do I factor this using " special identities" ?
Hi , I need help understanding how to solve this. Can you please explain with steps?  The question is to factor :  16y^2 - 56y + 49 Using the "special identity " :   a^2 +2ab + b^2. 
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