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: 9

Answer

$-(x+1)(3x-2)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=-3x^2-x+2$ Rewrite $-x$ as $-3x+2x$. $=-3x^2-3x+2x+2$ Group the terms. $=(-3x^2-3x)+(2x+2)$ Factor each group. $=-3x(x+1)+2(x+1)$ Factor out $(x+1)$. $=(x+1)(-3x+2)$ $=-(x+1)(3x-2)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $-(x+1)(3x-2)$.
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