Question

Given the trinomial, what is the value of the coefficient 'B' in the factored form?

2x2 - 12xy - 32y2 = 2(x - 8y)(x + By)

B= ____________

Numerical Answers Expected!

Answer 1

-32y²= 2*-8y*By

-32y² = 16By² Just compare both

32 = 16B

16B = 32

B = 32/16

B = 2

The value of the coefficient B is 2.