Question

What expression is equivalent to the given expression?

Consider this expression.
-3x^2 - 24x - 36

__(x + __)(x + __)


A. 3

B. -3


A1. 2

B1. -2

C1. -4

D1. 4


A2. 6

B2. 9

C2. -9

D2. -6

Answer 1

Answer: A. -3

A1. -2

A2. -6

Explanation:

The expression -3x^2 - 24x - 36 can be factored into the form (ax + b)(cx + d) by using the technique of grouping or by using the factoring by grouping method.

The factored form of -3x^2 - 24x - 36 is

( -3x - 6)( x + 6)

So the answer is:

A. -3

A1. -2

A2. -6