I can't figure out how to factor this. I know you use the technique Factor by Grouping. But can someone explain to me how to factor this problem by using factor by grouping technique. Problem: 30x^3 + 18x^2 - 5x

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  2. Algebra

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  5. Math

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  8. Math

    11. Figure A’B’C’D’ is a dilation of figure ABCD. Find the scale factor. Classify the dilation as an enlargement or a reduction. (1 point) Scale factor one-third; reduction Scale factor one-fourth; reduction Scale factor 3; enlargement* Scale

  10. Math

    1. Given a scale factor of 2, find the coordinates for the dilation of the line segment with endpoints (–1, 2) and (3, –3). (2, 4) and (6, 6) (2, 4) and (6, 6) (–2, 4) and (6, –6) (2, –1) and (–3, 3) 2. Given a scale factor of one-half , find

  11. math- geometry

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  16. Pre Calculus

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  17. science help

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  18. math HELP SOS

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  20. geometry

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  22. MS.SUE PLEASE HELP!!!

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  23. Math

    Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x-3 is a factor of P(x)=2x^3-5x^-9 . Specifically, evaluate P at the proper value, and then determine whether x-3 is a factor. P(_)=__ also pick which one applies x-3 is not a factor of P(x) x-3 is a factor of

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  27. math

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  28. Statistics

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  30. Using the factor Theorem

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  31. polynomials

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  32. chemistry

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  33. MATH

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  35. math

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  36. math 1350

    Find the three digit number that satisfies the following conditions: . Has a factor of 3. . Has a factor of 5. . Has a factor of 7. . All digits are prime. Describe the thinking process you went through to solve this problem.

  37. geometry

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  38. algebra--1 question

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  41. Algebra

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  42. Physics

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  43. Liberal Arts Math

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  45. math,help,factoring

    i need help i don't know how to do the next step. factor by grouping x^3-3x^2+4x-12 so what i have so far is this =(x^3-3x^2)+(4x-12) =x(x^2-3x)+4(x-3) from here i don't know... and then this one is driving me insane this next one... Rewrite the middle

  46. Algebra 2

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  47. Algebra

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  48. algebra

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  50. MATH 101

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  51. math

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  52. Algebra 2

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  53. MATH PLEASE HELP!!!

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  55. Algebra

    This problem has two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A: Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder when p(x)=x^3+4x^2+5x+2 is divided by x+1. Part B: Then, use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x+1 is a factor of p(x)=x^3+4x^2+5x+2. Select one

  56. physics

    In a hydrogen atom, if the radius of the orbit of the electron is doubled, then its energy will ... a)Decrease by a factor of 2 b)Remain the same c)Increase by a factor of 2 d)Actually, it is not possible for the radius of the orbit to double e)Increase or

  57. FACTORING

    I can't figure out how to factor this. I know you use the technique Factor by Grouping. But can someone explain to me how to factor this problem by using factor by grouping technique. Problem: 30x^3 + 18x^2 - 5x - 3. Thanks so much:) Miley

  58. math

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  60. Math

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  61. math

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  62. stats

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  63. Math

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  65. factoring

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  66. History

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  67. Factor

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  68. Simplifying Rational Expressions

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  70. Algebra

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  71. algebra

    The first three equations I have solved, I would just appreciate someone checking them over to make sure I'm doing them right. Find the GCF: 16x^2z ,40xz^2 , 72z^3 = 3^3z Factor our GCF: a(a+1) - 3(a+1) = a+1 Factor Polynomial: 9a^2 - 64b^2 =

  72. algebra

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  73. Brain freezer a.k.a. MATH

    What does a scale factor between two similar figures tell you about the relationships between the length and area measures of the figures? The relationship is that you use the l&w to find the scale factor. you can make L&W ratios for each figure, then you

  75. Physics

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  76. math

    How do I figure out 6c=__?__pt showing work See my other response. =) Brooke, You REALLY need to learn to do these systematically. Learn to watch the units, make the ones you don't want cancel, and keep the units you want for the answer. For example,

  77. calculus

    The treatment of a certain viral disease requires a combination dose of drugs D1 and D2. Each unit of D1 contains 1 milligram of factor X and 2 milligrams of factor Y, and each unit of D2 contains 2 milligrams of factor X and 3 milligrams of factor Y. If

  78. Algebra

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  80. Chemistry

    I Have Two Questions 1)How would you calculate the number of nanometers in 8.1 cm? 2)What is the equivalent of 0.35 lb in grams? You need to learn to do deimensional analysis. It's easy. 0.35 lb to grams We know there are 453.6 g in a lb. We take the given

  81. Math

    1.3x^2+17x+10 2.5y^8-125 3.a^2-2ab-15b^2 *Please help me.You have to factor by completing. Let's look at #1: 3x^2 + 17x + 10 We have 2 and 5 as factors of the last term. What combinations can we do to arrive at the middle term? (3x + ?)(x + ?) Let's try

  82. math urgent urgent urgent

    1)let f(x) be a polynomial function explian how to use the factor theorem to check if (x-c) is a factor of F(x) 2) use synthetic division to factor X^2-2x^2-9x+18 completly

  83. Algebra

    I'm trying to solve x^3-3x^2-x+3 is less than zero. Except, I'm not sure how to factor it. I tried splitting it so that 3 would be a factor for 3x^2 and 3, so the result was 3(-x^2+1), and x^2 was a factor for x^3 and -3x^2, resulting in x^2(x+3). But this

  85. Math

    My teacher stop half way when writing the example,someone pls help me how to do them thxxx Use the factor theorem to show: c)x-2 is a factor of 5x^3 -17x^2 -28 d)3x+1 is a factor of 6x^3 +11x^2 -3x -2

  86. Pre Cal

    Ooops! I wrote it wrong, here's the problem: if x varies directly as y^2, inversely as z, and inversely as the square root of w, what happens to x when y is multiplied by 3, z is doubled, and w is quadrupled? I would really appriciate it if someone could

  87. Factor completely

    I am to factor this completely and I am stuck. 2r^3 + 8r^2 +6r Note: x^2 is x-squared (that is, x with the superscript 2), etc. 2 is a factor and r is a factor so the equation becomes 2r(r^2 + 4r + 3) then we can factor the term in parentheses. To do that,

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  90. math

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  91. Algebra

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  92. Pre-Calculus

    The treatment of a certain viral disease requires a combination dose of drugs D1 and D2. Each unit of D1 contains 1 milligram of factor X and 2 milligrams of factor Y, and each unit of D2 contains 2 milligrams of factor X and 3 milligrams of factor Y. If

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  95. Math

    Devon wanted to know if x−3 is a factor of f(x)=x^3+x^2−10x+8. She applied the Factor Theorem and concluded that x−3 is not a factor of f(x), as shown in the following work. f(−3)=(−3)^3+(−3)^2−10(−3)+8=20 f(−3)=20, so the remainder is

  96. Math

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  97. maths

    how do i solve this equation? there is another answer other than 0, but i am not sure how to get it. 5x^2 + 7x =0 factor the term: x(5x+7)=0 Either term can be zero. You found the x=0, what value of x makes 5x+7 zero? Factor it to this form: x (5x + 7) = 0

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  103. algebra

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  105. algebra 2

    Elisha thought that (2x+1) was a factor of p(x). She evaluated p(−1) and didn't get 0. Based on her work, what can Elisha conclude? Elisha can conclude that (2x+1) is not a factor of p(x). The Factor Theorem states that (2x+1) is only a factor of p(x) if

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  108. algebra

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  110. Algebra 1

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  111. mat 117

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  112. ALGEBRA

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  113. Algebra

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  115. math

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  116. Algebra

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  117. hard math

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  118. chemistry

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  120. Physics

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  121. Math

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  122. Math PLEASE HELP!!!

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  123. math...up for a challenge?

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