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One of the factors of 6x^2-5x-4 is (2x-1). What is the other factor?

3x + 4

3x - 2

3x - 4

3x + 2

User LenglBoy
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Answer:

3x-4

Explanation:

The premise is incorrect.

The factorization of 6x^2 -5x -4 is ...

... 6x^2 -5x -4 = (2x +1)(3x -4)

The factor that is not 2x+1 is 3x -4.

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If you were to assume the premise is correct, the x-term of the remaining factor is 6x^2/(2x) = 3x, and the constant term is (-4)/(-1) = +4, suggesting the correct answer to be 3x+4. As we have noted above, this is wrong.

(Have your teacher show you how to work this problem and check the answer.)

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