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Factoring: Polynomials

Your Turn!

Solve an Equation

Solve (s – 3)(3s + 6) = 0. Then check the solution. Solve 5x – 40x = 0. Then check the solution.
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A. {3, –2} A. {0, 8}
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B. {–3, 2} B. { }
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C. {0, 2} C. {0}
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D. {3, 0} D.{ 0, }
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Answer Answer

Skill Practice!

Factor each polynomial.
1. 7x + 49 2. 8m – 6

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3. 5a – 15 4. 10q – 25q 2

5. 8ax – 56a 6. 81r + 48rs

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