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  • 24-02-2017
  • Mathematics
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Factor x3 + 2x2 – 9x – 18, given that –2 is a zero.


A.(x – 2)(x^2– 9) = 0

B.(x – 2)(x – 3)(x + 3) = 0

C.(x + 2)(x – 3)(x +3)=0

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nwessel nwessel
  • 27-02-2017
To factor by a binomial, I like to use synthetic division (You can use long division but it is more work).


We are actually given a binomial because if -2 is a zero, the binomial is represented by (x- (-2)) or (x+2)

To use synthetic division,

-2 | 1  2  -9  -18
         -2   0   18
____________
      1  0  -9    0

Therefore, you know the constants of the equation which is equal to

1x^2 +0x -9x +0

x^2-9x

The full equation is equal to (x+2)(x^2-9x)
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