Factor the polynomial 2x (x-3) + 9 (x-3)

a) 18x (x-3)

b) (2x+3) (x-9)

c) (x-3) (2x-9)

d) (x-3) (2x+9)

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Amanda Richards

24 September, 09:48

Factor the polynomial 2x (x-3) + 9 (x-3)

a) 18x (x-3)

b) (2x+3) (x-9)

c) (x-3) (2x-9)

d) (x-3) (2x+9)

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Yadiel Sullivan · Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

This polynomial is being factored using grouping 2x (x-3) + 9 (x-3). Factoring by grouping is complete when the terms inside the parenthesis match.

Then the factors are the GCF pulled outside of each parenthesis and one parenthesis factor.

(2x+9) (x-3)

Factor the polynomial 2x (x-3) + 9 (x-3)a) 18x (x-3)b) (2x+3) (x-9)c) (x-3) (2x-9)d) (x-3) (2x+9)

Factor the polynomial 2x (x-3) + 9 (x-3)

a) 18x (x-3)

b) (2x+3) (x-9)

c) (x-3) (2x-9)

d) (x-3) (2x+9)