Question

1. (10 points) Explain how to factor the following:

A: 3m2 + 4m +1 = 0
B: 16n- 25
C: 20n3 - 15n2 + 4n - 3
D: 864.3 + 4

Answer 1

A. 3m² + 4m + 1 = 0

3m² + 3m + m + 1 = 0

3m (m + 1) + 1 (m + 1) = 0

( 3m + 1 ) (m + 1) = 0

B. 16n - 25

16n = 25

n = 25/16