Question

Polynomial equation in factored form

6x^2 + 8x^2 - 4


My answer is


2x (3x + 4x - 2)


I just need to make sure this is right if it is not please explain thanks

Answer 1

Answer: Your answer is almost correct, but there is a small mistake.

The correct factored form of the polynomial equation 6x^2 + 8x^2 - 4 is:

2(3x^2 + 4x^2 - 2)

Now, we can simplify the expression inside the parentheses by factoring out the greatest common factor, which is 1:

2(x^2(3+4) - 2)

2(7x^2 - 2)

So the final factored form of the polynomial equation is:

2(7x^2 - 2)

Therefore, your original attempt was on the right track, but you just missed the factorization of the 7x^2 term.