Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - Chapter Review - Page 412: 36

Answer

$(x-3)(x+4a)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $= x^2-3x+4ax-12a$ Group the terms. $= (x^2-3x)+(4ax-12a)$ Factor each group. $= x(x-3)+4a(x-3)$ Factor out $(x-3)$. $= (x-3)(x+4a)$ Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(x-3)(x+4a)$.
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