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Factoring Polynomials: Double Grouping — Quiz

Question 4 • Algebra I

Which polynomial is prime?

Answer
A
7 x squared minus 35 x plus 2 x minus 10
B
12 x to the 4th power plus 42 x squared plus 4 x squared plus 14
C
10 x cubed minus 15 x squared plus 8 x minus 12
D
9 x cubed plus 11 x squared plus 3 x minus 33

Explanation

A, B, and C each factor: A has a common factor of 2, while B and C factor by grouping. For D, a cubic polynomial can factor over the integers only if it has a rational root. Testing the possible rational roots (from the Rational Root Theorem) shows none are roots, so D, 9x³ + 11x² + 3x − 33, is prime.

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