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Factoring Trinomials: a > 1

Question 1 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

The trinomial 2x2 + 13x + 6 has a linear factor of x + 6.2x2 + 13x + 6 = (x + 6)(?)What is the other linear factor?

Answer
A
x + 3
B
x + 6
C
2x + 1
D
2x + 3

Explanation

Divide 2x² + 13x + 6 by the given factor x + 6. The quotient is 2x + 1, since (x + 6)(2x + 1) = 2x² + 13x + 6. Therefore, the other linear factor is 2x + 1, choice C.

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