Factorize the polynomial: 6q^2 – q

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Factorize the polynomial: 6q^2 – q – 12.

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Answer:

Explanation:

What two number multiply to equal 6*(-12) and add to equal -1? That is -9 and +8.

6q^2-9q+8q-12

Now factor by grouping

$(6q^2-9q)+(8q-12)\\3q(2q-3)+4(2q-3)\\(3q+4)(2q-3)$

Saswat Padhi answered Mar 21, 2022

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