Math Problem Statement

Factor 4x2-11x+6=

Solution

To factor the quadratic expression 4x211x+64x^2 - 11x + 6, we can follow these steps:

  1. Identify the coefficients:

    • a=4a = 4 (coefficient of x2x^2)
    • b=11b = -11 (coefficient of xx)
    • c=6c = 6 (constant term)
  2. Multiply aa and cc:

    • ac=4×6=24ac = 4 \times 6 = 24
  3. Find two numbers that multiply to acac and add to bb:

    • We need two numbers that multiply to 24 and add to -11.
    • These numbers are 3-3 and 8-8 because 3×8=24-3 \times -8 = 24 and 3+8=11-3 + -8 = -11.
  4. Rewrite the middle term using these numbers: 4x23x8x+64x^2 - 3x - 8x + 6

  5. Factor by grouping:

    • Group the terms: (4x23x)(8x6)(4x^2 - 3x) - (8x - 6)
    • Factor out the common factors in each group: x(4x3)2(4x3)x(4x - 3) - 2(4x - 3)
    • Factor out the common binomial factor: (4x3)(x2)(4x - 3)(x - 2)

So, the factored form of the quadratic expression 4x211x+64x^2 - 11x + 6 is:

(4x3)(x2)(4x - 3)(x - 2)

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Tip: When factoring quadratics, always look for a pair of numbers that multiply to acac and add to bb to split the middle term.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factoring

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12