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Math-Factoring
Hey I need help factoring 5x^4-180x^2. I'm used to factoring with three numbers, and not two. How would you do just two like this? Thanks
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 6:58pm by Greg

GR.10 MATH.
i want to noe what is the DIFERENCE between partial and complete factoring. an e.g of a partial factoring problem is y=2x^2+8x+5 an e.g of complete factoring is y=x^2+3x-10
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 12:53am by nini

Factoring
x2(squared)-4x+4 I would factor this into (X - 2)(X - 2) If you don't know the rules for factoring, post, and we can show you how to do it. I don't know the factoring rules. My algebra teacher couldn't teach. Hi! Very nice site! Thanks you very much! BLFXJpr3LbWyHw...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 5:01pm by Amanda

Algebra
Steps to factoring this x^3 - 8 ? I'm only used to factoring out the x when the x is in the equation like x^ + x + x
Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 6:45pm by Anonymous

FACTORING HELP ASAP
i dont know how this works.. but im helping my friend with some factoring and i have a few questions
Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 6:08pm by Cait

Math - factoring
Solve by factoring: 1.) x^2 - x - 12 = 0
Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7:06pm by Anna

Factoring- precalc
im stuck on factoring (x-1)(2x^3+13x^2+8x-35) do i use synthetic division? if so what zero? thnks.
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 9:58pm by Rebekah

Precalc factoring
im stuck on factoring (x-1)(2x^3+13x^2+8x-35) do i use synthetic division? if so what zero? thnks.
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 9:00pm by Rebekah

Factoring
Is this a different problem? You should be factoring -3p^2+84p-288 if it's the same one as before. Start by taking out a common -3.
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 7:20pm by Michael

math - Editorial
I wondered the same thing, Reiny. I also Googled factoring to make sure that I was right -- and found several excellent sites that explain factoring.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 1:48pm by Ms. Sue

Math
Im having problem with this. It's for the factoring trees. I know it's 4×21=84, i tried that, but it doesn't fit in the factoring trees.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 9:23pm by Losa

math?? factoring
100N/m d^2 - 57.3d= 0 sigh...I can't figure out how to find d know it's factoring but as to actual number to factor out...not so sure. Thanks
Monday, April 14, 2008 at 11:57am by ~christina~

Math: Factoring
I'm having a hard time factoring polynomials, especially 3rd degree. -x^3+2x^2+4x-8 -x^3-5x^2+20x+12 I don't know how to begin. I thought long division, but what would I divide by?
Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 4:37pm by Amelie

Calc
Don't worry about setting it equal to 0. Since we're factoring, it is equal to 0. (You can write that = 0 in your work if you want.) That's difficult to continue factoring. Here's a hint: 4 x 24 is 96.
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 4:11pm by Michael

Quadratic Equations
I do not see an easier method except factoring trial and error. For this particular problem, you will probably get the answers by trial factoring quite easily. Remember that this is a cubic equation, which actually has a solution formula more complicated than the above. There ...
Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 1:03pm by MathMate

factoring
Factor completely: 2x2 – 50 To indicate x squared, use this notation — x^2. 2x^2-50 = 2(x^2-25) You should be able to continue the factoring with the site that Lance has given you. I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 9:59am by Jojo

factoring
I cannot figure these out.Can someone Factor completely: 3x2 - x - 4 I suppose this is actually 3x^2 -x-4 If so: (3x-4)(x+1) Now I'd like you to look at the following website: http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/AllBrowsers/1314/Factoring.asp
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 10:00am by Jojo

algebra
When page be open click: 2a^2-3a=-5 Then option: Solve by Factoring(includes Factoring by Grouping) and cilck option: solve it!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 2:50pm by Bosnian

Sally
I have a factoring question; what is 8a^2-8a-30? I've been working on this for a while and I think I understand factoring, but I'm not getting the right answer, which is supposed to be 2(2a-5)(2a+3). Any help would be so appreciated! :)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 6:50pm by Math

Math(factoring)
I need help with factoring trinomials completely. My teacher's example is: 2x^2-12x+18 2(x^2-6x+9) 2(x-3)(x-3) I need help with: 6x^2-26x-20 I just can't get this stuff so if you can please help me I'd greatly appreciate it.
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 7:34pm by Nick

DQ
What is factoring by grouping? When factoring a trinomial by grouping, why is it necessary to write the trinomial in four terms?
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 7:38pm by Bo

Algebra
What is factoring by grouping? When factoring a trinomial by grouping, why is it necessary to write the trinomial in four terms?
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 3:57pm by Bo

factoring
The first step in factoring is to move everything to one side. 6d^2 + 2d = 10d + 35 6d^2 - 8d - 35 = 0. However, I cannot find real roots for this equation. Are you sure you typed it correctly?
Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 8:38pm by Marth

Math
2x(x+3) = 0 Is there a way to solve that using the below methods? Substitute zero for f(x) and find the roots of the resulting equation, or graph the function and determine the x-intercepts of the graph. Finding the roots of a single variable equation may involve factoring. ...
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 5:15pm by -Untamed-

MORE MATH
What is the factoring by grouping? When factoring a trinomial, why is it necessary to write the trinomials in four terms? I will be happy to critique your thinking on this. I do not understand to even answer it? http://schools.spsd.sk.ca/mount/hoffman/Math%2020/factoring/Easy%...
Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 11:05pm by jenn

Algebra Question
Factoring is quickest and best if simple integer factors are possible The quadratic equation and completing the square are the same thing as far as I am concerned. This is the way to go if you have a calculator handy and the numbers are too nasty for factoring. Use a graph if ...
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 6:53pm by Damon

math (factoring quadratic trinomials)
i am doing factoring with quadratic trinomials, And I dont understand any of it! The problem im working on is 5p2-22p+8 I factored it out to be (5p2-20p)(40p2-2p) I am so stuck, can anyone help
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 9:35pm by Tiffany

Algebra 2
Steve, thank you for showing me again. Yes, I couldn't quite get it last time. I understood factoring out the 1/3 on the left side. I understood factoring the denominator on the right side. After that I have trouble. Could you please show it to me again with more steps in ...
Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 4:30pm by Bart

Factoring
I wouldn't factor it to get the solutions. I would use the quadratic formula. p= (-84 +- sqrt (7056+2345)/-6 p= (-84 +- 102.53)/-6 p=31 or p=-3.09 Now factoring.. (3p-93)(p+3.09) check that, of course I rounded in the quadratic...
Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 7:14pm by bobpursley

math
6. Solve by factoring. m² + 8m + 7 = 0 (1 point)8, 7 –7, 1 *–7, –1 7, 1 7. Solve by factoring. n² + 2n – 24 = 0 (1 point)–12, 2 –2, 12 *–6, 4 –4, 6 Please Help
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 4:12pm by James

algebra
The 7r term disappears in the factoring process. The second order polynomials in the numerator and denominator were both factored by Damon. You may need to review the factoring process; it is an important part of algebra. You can multiply the two monomial factors back together...
Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 4:33pm by drwls

math-factoring
Sal Khan does a good job to work through one of your kind of problems http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/polynomials/v/factoring-trinomials-with-a-non-1-leading-coefficient-by-grouping
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 8:10pm by Reiny

Math (Algebra 2)
Factoring by Using a Quadratic Form Problem: x^4 + 8x^2 - 20 What I have so far: (x^2)^2 + 8(x^2) - 20 a^2 + 8a - 20 For some reason my textbook says to substitute the (x^2) with (a) as you can see in the las step. The next step after that is factoring [a^2 + 8a - 20].
Monday, January 31, 2011 at 7:15pm by Mike

Algebra 2
Thank you for your help. I still need some more explaining. I understand factoring out the 1/3 on the left hand side. I also understand factoring the denominator on the right hand side. After that I have trouble. Could you please show it to me again, but this time with more ...
Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 1:44pm by Bart

Math
these questions have been 'fudged' so that they can be done mentally by using basic factoring techniques. for the first 7.7^2-2.3^2 , I see the difference of squares = (7.7 + 2.3)(7.7-2.3) = 10 (5.4) = 54 the last one uses 'common factoring' 43*56 + 43*44 = 43(...
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:35pm by Reiny

PLEASE HELP/FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
How can 2s - 16 be the same as 16s^6-2f^6 ? Those functions are totally different. One is sixth order in s and is linear in s. One has f as a variable and the other does not. 16s^6 -2f^6 = 2(8s^6 - f^6) = 2*(sqrt8 s^3 -f^3)(sqrt8 s^3+ f^3) Further factoring of the cubic terms ...
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 8:43am by drwls

factoring
let f(m)=m^3 + 3m^2 + 3m + 1 notice f(-1) = 0, so m+1 is a factor. Using division, the answer is m^2 + 2m + 1 which factors once more to (m+1)(m+1) so you have (m+1)^3 = 0 and then m = -1 Are you familiar with Pascal's triangle? Did you notice the pattern in the ...
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 10:11pm by Reiny

Algebra: factoring
I need to find the value of x. 9x^3 + 9x = 30x^2 It's confusing because apparently I have to do 9x^3 + 9x and then add the + 30x^2 to it, and then make it equal 0, so it ends up like this: 9x^3 + 9x + 30x^2 = 0 And afterward, I would factor it. How do you factor it? I'...
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 6:24pm by Rachelle

Algebra 1
Well we are doing factoring and I don't quite understand this problem: (x+1)(x-3)=117 I simplified and got: x^2-3x+x-3=117 x^2-2x-3=117 x^2-2x-120=0 I split the middle term and got: x^2-12x+10x-120=0 What should I do next? I have no idea how to finish factoring this... ...
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 5:26pm by Meloney

business
Which of the following statements most represents a drawback to receiving financing through factoring? The business that buys the accounts receivable takes responsibility for collecting them. It’s available to companies who don’t qualify for unsecured loans. ...
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 11:34am by Anonymous

Algebra!
http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/factoring/trinomial/
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:35pm by Ms. Sue

Math
That is a big subject, especially for cubics and higher order polynomials. I recommend that you start by reading this: http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/Factoring.aspx
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1:06am by drwls

algebra
which method do you use to solve this equation.(x-1)^2=7. Is it the factoring method or the sqare root method I would take the square root of each side. (x-1)= +- sqrt7 Now for the factoring method: (x-1)^2=7 (x-1)^2-7=0 you have a difference of two squares.. ((x-1) +sqrt7)((x...
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7:54pm by Tony

trigonometry
can i use factoring to simplify this trig identity? the problem is sinx + cotx * cosx i know the answer is cscx and i know how to get it but i want to know if i can do factoring to get it bc i tried to but it wont give me the answer . this is the step i went through: 1) sinx...
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 11:52pm by v

Math: Factoring
First find one root by trial and error. Call it a. Then divide (x-a) into the cubic using long division to get a quadratic equation. Get the roots of that by the usual method. For the equation -x^3+2x^2+4x-8, one of the roots is x=2. Divide (x-2) into -x^3+2x^2+4x-8, and you ...
Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 4:37pm by drwls

math algebra
Part 1: Which part of the quadratic formula tells you whether the quadratic equation can be solved by factoring and why? 1. −b 2. b2 − 4ac 3. 2a Part 2: Create your own quadratic equation. Using complete sentences, and your answer from part 1, determine ...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 5:14pm by Ka'Sandra

math
You can factor it out like this. 120 / \ 2 60 / \ 2 30 / \ 2 15 / \ 3 5 by factoring out to just prime number you can see which numbers 120 is divisible by. Also is you multiply some of these factors together you can find other factors. oh and don't forget the number 1 and...
Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 8:04pm by Chrys

algebra2
Your question usually requires as least one chapter in a math text book. here are some pages you might want to look at. http://www.themathpage.com/alg/factoring-trinomials.htm http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/factoring/trinomial/pg3.htm Salman Khan has two good videos: http...
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 4:20am by Reiny

Algebra 2
Two days ago "Steve" helped me with this problem. I am grateful to him. I didn't get it and asked for him to help me again. He showed it to me again, but I needed more steps shown. Then I think he was finished for tutoring for the day before I could see it again ...
Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 12:21pm by Bart

Math
Check this site. http://www.intmath.com/Factoring-fractions/6_Multiplication-division-fractions.php
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 9:14pm by Ms. Sue

physics
n this problem, we will carry out some steps of the quantum factoring algorithm for N=15. (a) What is the period k of the periodic superposition set up by the quantum factoring algorithm if it chooses x=2? (b) Assume that we found this k using period finding algorithm. Use k ...
Friday, March 22, 2013 at 3:32am by s

Algebra Question
If the numbers are reasonably small the first thing I try is factoring If the coefficient of the square term is 1, and the middle term is even, then completing the square works great For all other cases I simply use the quadratic formula, knowing that it always works. One of ...
Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 6:53pm by Reiny

Algebra 2
I am trying to factor a 4th degree polynomial that does not have any rational roots. I need to somehow get it factored into two quadratics. Anyone know of a method to use. 3x^4 - 8x^3 - 5x^2 + 16x - 5 Two of the irrational roots are 1.135.. and 0.382.. but that won't help ...
Friday, March 9, 2007 at 12:46am by Brenda

physics
In this problem, we will carry out some steps of the quantum factoring algorithm for N = 15 (a) What is the period k of the periodic superposition set up by the quantum factoring algorithm if it chooses x = 2 ? (b) Assume that we found this k using period finding algorithm. ...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 5:07am by Gyanno

factoring
Thanks :)
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11:07pm by Lena

factoring
thanks!
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 11:42am by MTTT*

factoring
A) (x^2 + x + 1) (x^2 - x +1) B) (x^2 + x + 1) (x^8 - x^7 + x^5 - x^4 + x^3 - x + 1 )
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 11:42am by gamacmua

factoring
oh, okay, thanks!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:04pm by Chujung

factoring
no, it doesn't.
Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:20pm by Chujung

Quantum Physics
In this problem, we will carry out some steps of the quantum factoring algorithm for N = 15 (a) What is the period k of the periodic superposition set up by the quantum factoring algorithm if it chooses x = 2 ? (b) Assume that we found this k using period finding algorithm. ...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:22am by Gyanno

Algebra word problems
The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying the length by the width: A=lw. A certain rectangle has an area os x^2+7x +12. Factor the trinomial to find the length ad width of the rectagle. Please read at this site: http://www.themathpage.com/alg/factoring-trinomials.htm ...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 3:25pm by deborah

Factoring
thanks so much!!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 7:15am by Rebekah

factoring
is x^3 +8 factorable?
Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 3:52pm by skye

Factoring Trinomials
b-6b+8
Monday, October 31, 2011 at 6:40pm by t

factoring polynomials help?
You're welcome!
Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:16pm by MathMate

Factoring Trinomials
But 1 * 4 = 4 as well :)
Monday, October 31, 2011 at 6:40pm by Damon

Math: Factoring
yes
Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 8:56pm by Ashley

algebra
are you factoring?
Friday, April 1, 2011 at 5:08pm by Sydney

math
(1/8)-(1/8)2+(1/8)3 = (1/8)(1-2+3) by factoring.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:32pm by Marth

math
FACTORING
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:06pm by Anonymous

math
Are you factoring?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 10:05pm by Chopsticks

math-factoring
thanks!
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 6:08pm by hailey

Math(factoring)
6(y^2-4) 6(y-2)(y+2)...
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 7:34pm by Jake1214

Factoring by Grouping
yes
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 10:08pm by Reiny

algebra,math
My qustion is for the following the problem reads as follows (x-1)^2 = 7 x-1=+- sqrt 7 x= 1+- sqrt 7 the method they use was factoring in order to simplify the equation to make it easier is this correc? x^2-9x-4=6 x^2-9x-10=0 (x-10)(x+1)=0 What method did they use here I think...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 5:49pm by jasmine20

factoring
how about (5t + 1)(t - 5)
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6:17pm by Reiny

factoring
5t^2-24t-5
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 6:17pm by Anonymous

algebra; need help on factoring
yes there's an a
Monday, December 5, 2011 at 12:00am by Anonymous

Math: Factoring
sqrt-2/3 ?
Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 8:56pm by Mgraph

Math
Will someone help me with factoring?
Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8:17am by Diana

Factoring
x/x + 12 -1 = 1/2x
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 9:44pm by Anonymous

PLEASE HELP/FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
thank u
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 8:43am by AMY

Math-Factoring
Right!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 9:19am by PsyDAG

math factoring
(2h-3)(h+1) = 0
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 6:59pm by drwls

math factoring
2h^2-h-3=0
Monday, March 9, 2009 at 6:59pm by Debbie

8H MAth
factoring
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 9:43pm by Abbi

Factoring
4x(2xy-y-1)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 1:38pm by bobpursley

Mathematics
Oh, I do agree with the factoring but did not do it.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 6:10pm by Damon

Math (factoring)
Yes. typo: (x^3-y^3)
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 8:01pm by Damon

intermediate algebra
yes factoring and thanx!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 6:33pm by cristina

factoring
i got it. thanks a lot*
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 6:04pm by alicia*

factoring
ok, i think i get it now. thank you!
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 6:04pm by JSS

factoring
so do u succeed??
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 6:04pm by mk-tintin

factoring
So what is the right answer?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 4:17pm by Miley

math
factoring (5x+9)(x-4) = 0 x = -9/5 or x = 4
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:24pm by Damon

math help
I need help factoring this out 6a^2-5a+1 okay so now after revising (3a-1)(2a ) the last part i don't know how to actually get -5 and 1 Factoring is not my strong suit. However, by the term "+1", you know that both of the signs in your parenthesis are going to be...
Friday, March 2, 2007 at 1:32pm by jas20

Math
Think of it like factoring 12x^2 - 8x + 1 or x^2 - 8x + 12 You want factors of 12 that add to 8 That'd be 6 and 2. It takes some experience to get quick at factoring by inspection. Do lots of these till you don't have to spend a lot of time guessing. If the middle term...
Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 9:47am by Steve

factoring
factor 16x^2-121
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 8:54pm by hehe

factoring polynomials help?
5p^2+14p+8
Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:16pm by Emily

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