Chapter 6

Introductory Algebra for College Students · 696 exercises

Problem 69

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$2 y^{3}+3 y^{2}-50 y-75$$

5 step solution

Problem 69

Use the negative of the greatest common factor to factor completely. $$-5 x^{2}+50 x-45$$

4 step solution

Problem 69

Factor by grouping. $$x^{2}+2 x+4 x+8$$

3 step solution

Problem 69

Factor completely. $$9 x^{3}+6 x^{2}+x$$

4 step solution

Problem 69

Factor completely. $$2 x^{3}-3 x^{2}-5 x$$

4 step solution

Problem 70

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$12 y^{3}+16 y^{2}-3 y-4$$

6 step solution

Problem 70

Use the negative of the greatest common factor to factor completely. $$-3 x^{2}+36 x-33$$

4 step solution

Problem 70

An explosion causes debris to rise vertically with an initial speed of 72 feet per second. The formula $$h=-16 t^{2}+72 t$$ describes the height of the debris above the ground, \(h\), in feet, t seconds after the explosion. Use this information to solve Exercises \(70-71\) How long will it take for the debris to hit the ground?

4 step solution

Problem 70

Factor by grouping. $$x^{2}+3 x+5 x+15$$

3 step solution

Problem 70

Factor completely. $$25 x^{3}-10 x^{2}+x$$

3 step solution

Problem 70

Factor completely. $$6 x^{3}+4 x^{2}-10 x$$

3 step solution

Problem 71

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$2 r^{3}+30 r^{2}-68 r$$

3 step solution

Problem 71

Use the negative of the greatest common factor to factor completely. $$-x^{2}-3 x+40$$

5 step solution

Problem 71

Factor by grouping. $$x^{2}+3 x-5 x-15$$

4 step solution

Problem 71

Factor completely. $$2 y^{2}-4 y+2$$

3 step solution

Problem 71

Factor completely. $$9 y^{3}-39 y^{2}+12 y$$

4 step solution

Problem 72

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$3 r^{3}-27 r^{2}-210 r$$

5 step solution

Problem 72

Use the negative of the greatest common factor to factor completely. $$-x^{2}-4 x+45$$

5 step solution

Problem 72

Factor by grouping. $$x^{2}+7 x-4 x-28$$

3 step solution

Problem 72

Factor completely. $$2 y^{2}-40 y+200$$

4 step solution

Problem 72

Factor completely. $$10 y^{3}+12 y^{2}+2 y$$

3 step solution

Problem 73

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$8 x^{5}-2 x^{3}$$

4 step solution

Problem 73

Use the negative of the greatest common factor to factor completely. $$-2 x^{3}-6 x^{2}+8 x$$

3 step solution

Problem 73

Factor by grouping. $$x^{3}-2 x^{2}+5 x-10$$

3 step solution

Problem 73

Factor completely. $$2 y^{3}+28 y^{2}+98 y$$

4 step solution

Problem 73

Factor completely. $$60 z^{3}+40 z^{2}+5 z$$

3 step solution

Problem 74

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$y^{9}-y^{5}$$

6 step solution

Problem 74

Factor by grouping. $$x^{3}-3 x^{2}+4 x-12$$

3 step solution

Problem 74

Factor completely. $$50 y^{3}+20 y^{2}+2 y$$

3 step solution

Problem 74

Factor completely. $$80 z^{3}+80 z^{2}-60 z$$

4 step solution

Problem 75

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$3 x^{2}+243$$

4 step solution

Problem 75

Factor completely. $$2 x^{2} y^{2}-32 x^{2} y z+30 x^{2} z^{2}$$

4 step solution

Problem 75

Factor completely. $$-6 x^{2}+24 x-24$$

4 step solution

Problem 75

Factor by grouping. $$x^{3}-x^{2}+2 x-2$$

3 step solution

Problem 75

Factor completely. $$15 x^{4}-39 x^{3}+18 x^{2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 76

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$27 x^{2}+75$$

5 step solution

Problem 76

Factor completely. $$2 x^{2} y^{2}-30 x^{2} y z+28 x^{2} z^{2}$$

4 step solution

Problem 76

The alligator, at one time an endangered species, is the subject of a protection program. The formula $$P=-10 x^{2}+475 x+3500$$ models the alligator population, \(P,\) after \(x\) years of the protection program, where \(0 \leq x \leq 12 .\) Use the formula to solve Exercises \(76-77\) After how long is the population up to \(5990 ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 76

Factor completely. $$-5 x^{2}+30 x-45$$

3 step solution

Problem 76

Factor by grouping. $$x^{3}+6 x^{2}-2 x-12$$

4 step solution

Problem 76

Factor completely. $$24 x^{4}+10 x^{3}-4 x^{2}$$

4 step solution

Problem 77

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$x^{4}+8 x$$

3 step solution

Problem 77

Factor completely. $$(a+b) x^{2}+(a+b) x-20(a+b)$$

3 step solution

Problem 77

The alligator, at one time an endangered species, is the subject of a protection program. The formula $$P=-10 x^{2}+475 x+3500$$ models the alligator population, \(P,\) after \(x\) years of the protection program, where \(0 \leq x \leq 12 .\) Use the formula to solve Exercises \(76-77\) After how long is the population up to \(7250 ?\)

4 step solution

Problem 77

Factor completely. $$-16 y^{3}-16 y^{2}-4 y$$

2 step solution

Problem 77

Factor by grouping. $$x y+5 x+9 y+45$$

4 step solution

Problem 77

Factor completely. $$10 x^{5}-17 x^{4}+3 x^{3}$$

3 step solution

Problem 78

Now let's move on to factorizations that may require two or more techniques. Factor completely, or state that the polynomial is prime. Check factorizations using multiplication or a graphing utility. $$x^{4}+27 x$$

3 step solution

Problem 78

Factor completely. $$(a+b) x^{2}-13(a+b) x+36(a+b)$$

4 step solution

Problem 78

Factor completely. $$-45 y^{3}-30 y^{2}-5 y$$

3 step solution

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