Question

Kara incorrectly factored 32x2 + 48x + 18 as shown. Describe her error and correctly factor the expression. 32x2 + 48x + 18 = 2(16x2 + 24x + 9) = 2(8x + 3)(8x + 3) = 2(8x + 3)2

Answer 1

Kara incorrectly factored 2(16x^2 + 24x + 9) she did not find the correct factors when she factored out. The correct factored expression would be 2(4x+3)^2

Explanation:

32x^2 + 48x + 18

2(16x^2 + 24x + 9)

2(16x^2 + 12x) (12x + 9)

2 4x(4x + 3) 3(4x + 3)

2(4x + 3)(4x + 3)

2(4x + 3)^2