Fill in the missing values:
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Fill in the missing values:
To solve the problem , we need to determine functions of such that factorization using the distributive property divides the polynomial as needed.
Step 1: Start by factoring the common term on the left side:
The expression suggests that should factor terms from the polynomial .
Step 2: Distribute backward:
Thus, using factorization, the expression becomes:
This completes the expression and verifies the factorization is correct.
Therefore, the missing values are , corresponding to choice
Break down the expression into basic terms:
\( 4x^2 + 6x \)
Look for the greatest common factor (GCF) of all terms. In , both terms contain , so that's what you factor out!
Check by expanding: ≠ . The order of terms and powers don't match the right side!
Factoring takes apart:
Expanding multiplies out:
They're opposite operations!
Always expand your factored form using the distributive property. If you get back to the original expression, your factorization is correct!
The same process works! Factor out the GCF, then divide each original term by that GCF. Each division result becomes a term inside the parentheses.
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