Question

Express the polynomial as a product of linear factors.

ƒ(x)=3x^3+12x^2+3x-18

A. (x+3)(x+6)(x-1)
B. 3(x-1)(x+3)(x+2)
C. (x-2)(x+3)(x-3)
D. (x-3)(x+3)(x-2)

Answer 1

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Answer:

B. 3(x-1)(x+3)(x+2)

Explanation:

The only set of proposed factors that will give a leading coefficient of 3 is ...

B. 3(x-1)(x+3)(x+2)