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Factoring Trinomials: a > 1 — Quiz

Question 6 • Algebra I

The polynomial 3 x squared negative 10 x has a factor of 3 x negative 4 What is the other factor of 3 x squared negative 10 x plus 8 ?

Answer
A
x negative 6
B
x negative 2
C
x negative 4
D
x negative 8

Explanation

Divide 3x² − 10x + 8 by the given factor, 3x − 4. Since (3x − 4)(x − 2) = 3x² − 10x + 8, the other factor is x − 2, choice B.

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