Question

Given the trinomial, what is the value of the coefficient B in the factored form? 2x2 − 12xy − 32y2 = 2(x − 8y)(x + By) −4 −2 2 4

Answer 1

B is related to the last term of trinomial

Last term on the left hand side of the equation = Last term on the right hand side of the equation.

The last term on the right hand side is gotten by multiplying all the terms on the right of the two expression.

-32y²= 2*-8y*By

-32y² = -16By² Compare both

32 = 16B

16B = 32

B = 32/16

B = 2.

Answer 2

B = 2

Explanation:

2x^2 − 12xy − 32y^2

Factor out a 2

2 ( x^2 -6xy -16y^2)

Factor inside the parentheses

What two numbers multiply to -16 and add to -6

-8 * 2 = -16

-8+2 = -6

2( x-8y) ( x+2y)

B = 2