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f(x) = 2×2 - 9x- 18
(2x + [?])(x - [ ])

Please help Factor f(x) = 2×2 - 9x- 18 (2x + [?])(x - [ ])-example-1
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Answer:

(2x + 3)(x -6)

Explanation:

2x² -9x -18

2 × -18 = -36

Find factors of -36 which you multiply will give -36 but when same factors are added will give -9.

-12 × 3 = -36

-12 + 3 = -9

2x²-12x +3x -18

2x(x - 6) + 3(x -6)

(2x + 3)(x -6)

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Explanation:

The quadratic expression f(x) = 2x^2 - 9x - 18 can be factored as (2x + 3)(x - 6). So, the missing values in the given expression (2x + [?])(x - [ ]) are 3 and 6, respectively.

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