Solve: 10x(? + ?) = 20x + 30x² | Finding Missing Terms

Polynomial Factorization with Distributive Property

Fill in the missing values:

10x(?+?)=20x+30x2 10x(?+?)=20x+30x^2

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00:00 Complete the missing values
00:03 Factorize 20 into factors 10 and 2
00:09 Factorize 30 into factors 10 and 3
00:14 Break down the square into products
00:26 Mark the common factors
00:37 Take out the common factors from the parentheses
00:42 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Fill in the missing values:

10x(?+?)=20x+30x2 10x(?+?)=20x+30x^2

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the problem 10x(?+?)=20x+30x2 10x(?+?)=20x+30x^2 , we need to determine functions of x x 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 10x(?+?) 10x(?+?) suggests that 10x 10x should factor terms from the polynomial 20x+30x2 20x + 30x^2 .

Step 2: Distribute backward:

  • The term 20x 20x can be rewritten as 10x×2 10x \times 2 .
  • The term 30x2 30x^2 can be rewritten as 10x×3x 10x \times 3x .

Thus, using factorization, the expression becomes:

10x(2+3x)=20x+30x2 10x(2 + 3x) = 20x + 30x^2

This completes the expression and verifies the factorization is correct.

Therefore, the missing values are 2,3x 2, 3x , corresponding to choice .

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Final Answer

2,3x 2,3x

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Distributive Property: Factor out common terms to reverse multiplication
  • Technique: Rewrite 20x=10x×2 20x = 10x \times 2 and 30x2=10x×3x 30x^2 = 10x \times 3x
  • Check: Expand 10x(2+3x)=20x+30x2 10x(2 + 3x) = 20x + 30x^2

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Ignoring the variable powers when factoring
    Don't think 30x² ÷ 10x = 3 = wrong factorization! This ignores that x² ÷ x = x, giving the wrong second term. Always divide both coefficients AND variables: 30x² ÷ 10x = 3x.

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Break down the expression into basic terms:

\( 4x^2 + 6x \)

FAQ

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How do I know what to factor out first?

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Look for the greatest common factor (GCF) of all terms. In 20x+30x2 20x + 30x^2 , both terms contain 10x 10x , so that's what you factor out!

Why can't the answer be 2x, 3 instead of 2, 3x?

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Check by expanding: 10x(2x+3)=20x2+30x 10x(2x + 3) = 20x^2 + 30x 20x+30x2 20x + 30x^2 . The order of terms and powers don't match the right side!

What's the difference between factoring and expanding?

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Factoring takes apart: 20x+30x2=10x(2+3x) 20x + 30x^2 = 10x(2 + 3x)
Expanding multiplies out: 10x(2+3x)=20x+30x2 10x(2 + 3x) = 20x + 30x^2
They're opposite operations!

How do I check if my factorization is correct?

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Always expand your factored form using the distributive property. If you get back to the original expression, your factorization is correct!

What if there are more than two terms in the parentheses?

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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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