Question

Determine which of the given numbers are factors of the polynomial k(x)= 8x^3-12x^2-6x+9

Answer 1

(2x-3)(4x2-3) the answer

Answer 2

(2x - 3)(x² - 3)

Explanation:

Assuming you require k(x) to be factored.

Given

8x³ - 12x² - 6x + 9 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= 4x²(2x - 3) - 3(2x - 3) ← factor out (2x - 3) from each term

= (2x - 3)(4x² - 3)