Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.6 - Factoring ax^2 + bx + c = 0 - Exercises - Page 395: 7

Answer

$7(b-5)(b-4)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=7b^2-63b+140$ Factor out $7$. $=7(b^2-9b+20)$ Rewrite $-9b$ as $-5b-4b$. $=7(b^2-5b-4b+20)$ Group the terms. $=7[(b^2-5b)+(-4b+20)]$ Factor each group. $=7[b(b-5)-4(b-5)]$ Factor out $(b-5)$. $=7(b-5)(b-4)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $7(b-5)(b-4)$.
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