Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.6 - Factoring ax^2 + bx + c = 0 - Monitoring Progress - Page 393: 5

Answer

$(x-5)(4x+1)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=4x^2-19x-5$ Rewrite $-19x$ as $-20x+x$. $=4x^2-20x+x-5$ Group the terms. $=(4x^2-20x)+(x-5)$ Factor each group. $=4x(x-5)+1(x-5)$ Factor out $(x-5)$. $=(x-5)(4x+1)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(x-5)(4x+1)$.
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