Question

Let f(x) = 6x^2 - 9x - 17 and g(x) =2x^2 - 6x - 7

What is f(x) - g(x) written in FACTORED FORM?

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Answer 1

Isn't it 4x^2 - 3x - 10 = (4x + 5)(x - 2) ?

Answer 2

f(x)-g(x)= 4x²-3x-10

Explanation:

(6x²-9x-17) - (2x²-6x-7)

use distributive property

6x²-9x-17-2x²+6x+7

combine like terms

4x²-3x-10