Asked by Jamie Williams on Jun 13, 2024
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Factor the trinomial, if possible. 20y2−3y−920 y ^ { 2 } - 3 y - 920y2−3y−9
A) (5y+3) (4y−3) ( 5 y + 3 ) ( 4 y - 3 ) (5y+3) (4y−3)
B) (5y−3) (4y−3) ( 5 y - 3 ) ( 4 y - 3 ) (5y−3) (4y−3)
C) (3y+5) (3y−4) ( 3 y + 5 ) ( 3 y - 4 ) (3y+5) (3y−4)
D) (5y+3) (4y+3) ( 5 y + 3 ) ( 4 y + 3 ) (5y+3) (4y+3)
E) The trinomial is prime.
Factor
A number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly, with no remainder.
Trinomial
A polynomial consisting of three terms or monomials, often in the form ax^2 + bx + c.
- Recognize and utilize methods for factoring trinomials.
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LOURDES MARIEJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct factorization of 20y2−3y−920y^2 - 3y - 920y2−3y−9 is (5y+3)(4y−3)(5y + 3)(4y - 3)(5y+3)(4y−3) . This is found by looking for two numbers that multiply to 20×−9=−18020 \times -9 = -18020×−9=−180 and add to −3-3−3 . The numbers 151515 and −12-12−12 work, leading to the factorization (5y+3)(4y−3)(5y + 3)(4y - 3)(5y+3)(4y−3) .
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and utilize methods for factoring trinomials.