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question 1 (1 point) determine the missing factor: \\(x^2 + 9x + 14 = (…

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question 1 (1 point)
determine the missing factor: \\(x^2 + 9x + 14 = (x + 2)(?)\\)

  • \\((x + 14)\\)
  • \\((x - 9)\\)
  • \\((x + 7)\\)
  • \\((x + 12)\\)

question 2 (2 points)
determine the missing factor: \\(-8x + x^2 + 15 = (?)(x - 3)\\)

  • \\((x + 5)\\)
  • \\((x - 8)\\)
  • \\((x + 8)\\)
  • \\((x - 5)\\)

Explanation:

Factor the first quadratic trinomial

Using the Polynomial Factoring and Factorability of Trinomials knowledge points

$$ LATEXBLOCK0 $$

Factor the second quadratic trinomial

Using the Polynomial Factoring and Factorability of Trinomials knowledge points

$$ LATEXBLOCK1 $$

Answer:

Question 1

  • (A) \((x + 14)\)
  • (B) \((x - 9)\)
  • (C) \((x + 7)\) (Correct answer)
  • (D) \((x + 12)\)

Question 2

  • (A) \((x + 5)\)
  • (B) \((x - 8)\)
  • (C) \((x + 8)\)
  • (D) \((x - 5)\) (Correct answer)