Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 8 - Polynomials and Factoring - 8-6 Factoring ax2+bx+c - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 521: 31

Answer

Two different values are $12$ and $15$. Factors are $(3g+2)(3g+2)$ and $(3g+1)(3g+4)$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $9g^2+\_g+4$ The standard form of the trinomial is $ax^2+bx+c$ Where, $a=9,c=4$ and $b=?$. Multiply $a$ and $c$. $ac=9\times 4=36$ Two possible factors are $6\times 6$ and $12\times 3$. So the values of $b$ are $6+6=12$ and $12+3=15$. The first trinomial is $\Rightarrow 9g^2+12g+4$ Factor. $\Rightarrow (3g+2)(3g+2)$. The second trinomial is $\Rightarrow 9g^2+15g+4$ Factor. $\Rightarrow (3g+1)(3g+4)$.
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