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