(For example, $x=3$ and $y=7$ satisfy both conditions, and $(3+7)2=100$.)
Pregunta 3
Dificultad difícil≈ 2 min
Which of the following is a factor of the expression $2x3+3x2-8x-12$?
AA. $x-3$
BB. $x+3$
CC. $2x-3$
DD. $x+2$
Ver respuesta y explicación
Respuesta correcta: D. $x+2$
Explicación
Factor by grouping: $2x3+3x2-8x-12=x2(2x+3)-4(2x+3)=(2x+3)(x2-4)=(2x+3)(x-2)(x+2)$. So $x+2$ is a factor.
Check: substituting $x=-2$ gives $-16+12+16-12=0$. The other choices do not give $0$: $x=3$ gives $45$, $x=-3$ gives $-15$, and $x=\frac{3}{2}$ gives $-10.5$. The factor $2x+3$ has a plus sign, not a minus sign.