Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - A General Factoring Strategy - Exercise Set - Page 462: 49

Answer

$(y+1)(9y+4)$

Work Step by Step

$9y^{2}+13y+4$ Two factors of $ac=36$, whose sum is $b=13$ are $9$ and $4$. Rewrite $13y$ as $9y+4y$ and factor in pairs. $9y^{2}+13y+4$ $=9y^{2}+9y+4y+4\qquad$...factor from each group if possible. $=9y(y+1)+4(y+1)\qquad$...factor out the common binomial factor,$y+1$. $=(y+1)(9y+4)$
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