1) Explain the meaning of "a factor" and the meaning of "to factor"
2) What are some uses of polynomials in the "real world"?
2007-01-31 10:24:49 · 5 answers · asked by joanaa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
a "factor" can be viewed as a piece that is unable to be further divided. For example, in math, factors of integers will be prime numbers. For a number such as 24, we can factor this to 6 * 4 or 8*3... but neither 6, 4, or 8 are primes and can be further divided or factored, so to completely factor 24 we have to continue to factor the parts until we have all prime numbers:
24 = 6 * 4 = 3*2 * 2*2 so 3, 2, 2 and 2 are factors of 24.
This process is called factoring. In algebra we add variables. So 24x^2 would be 24 * x^2... we know how to factor 24, and the factors of x^2 are x*x.
2007-01-31 10:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by disposable_hero_too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mathematics. Factor-one of two or more numbers, algebraic expressions, or the like, that when multiplied together produce a given product; a divisor: 6 and 3 are factors of 18.
polynomials in the real world In car accidents...determining how fast a car was going at time of impact (F=ma).
2007-01-31 10:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by rinoa1us 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry dude I only know the meaning of a factor. But hey, give me a break I'm only 12. I can't explain it, but here's and example. example: 48 divided by 8 = 6. 6 and 8 are factors of 48. for more information just go to dictionary.com
2007-01-31 10:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not know but I still got an A in Math!!!!
2007-01-31 10:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by g301 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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I don't know?!
2007-01-31 10:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋