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The binomial (2x+6) is a factor of a quadratic expression 10x^2+18x-36 what is the other factor of this expression?

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Answer:

The other factor of the polynomial is (5x -6)

Explanation:

Here, we want to find the other factor of this binomial expression

To find the other factor, we simply proceed to divide the polynomial by the binomial

That would be;

(10x^2 + 18x - 36)/(2x + 6)

= 5x - 6

The binomial (2x+6) is a factor of a quadratic expression 10x^2+18x-36 what is the-example-1
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