Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - Chapter Review - Page 411: 25

Answer

$(t+6)(3t-2)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=3t^2+16t-12$ Rewrite $16t$ as $18t-2t$. $=3t^2+18t-2t-12$ Group the terms. $=(3t^2+18t)+(-2t-12)$ Factor each group. $=3t(t+6)-2(t+6)$ Factor out $(t+6)$. $=(t+6)(3t-2)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(t+6)(3t-2)$.
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