Question

Given the equation 3x^2−22x + 34 = −1

Which type of factoring would you use to solve this polynomial for its roots?
Question 1 options:


Quadratic Trinomial a = 1


Quadratic Trinomial a ≠ 1


Grouping


Difference of Squares

Answer 1

Explanation:

3x² - 22x + 34 = -1

I wouldn't factor it at all. The Quadratic Formula always works, and there 's no guessing.

Quadratic formula

x = [22 ± √(22² – 4·3·35)] / [2·3]

 = [22 ± √64] / 6

 = [22 ± 8] /6

 = 7/3, 5

Answer 2

3