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 - Exercises - Page 395: 21

Answer

$-(5w+7)(3w-4)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=-15w^2-w+28$ Factor out $-1$. $=-(15w^2+w-28)$ Rewrite $w$ as $21w-20w$. $=-(15w^2+21w-20w-28)$ Group the terms. $=-[(15w^2+21w)+(-20w-28)]$ Factor each group. $=-[3w(5w+7)-4(5w+7)]$ Factor out $(5w+7)$. $=-(5w+7)(3w-4)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $-(5w+7)(3w-4)$.
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