Select the correct factorization for the given polynomial?

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Select the correct factorization for the given polynomial?

If the polynomial is not factorable, select “prime.”
( ^ = to the power of )

3a^2 + 4a – 4

the answer to this can be

(3a + 2)(a – 2)
or
(3a – 2)(a + 2)
or
(3a + 2)(a + 2)
or
prime

thanks tons!!

2007-12-19 12:41:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

2 answers

3a-2 a+2

2007-12-19 12:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

b is the answer
Use foil:
(3a – 2)(a + 2) = 3a^2 + 6a - 2a - 4 = 3a^2 + 4a – 4

2007-12-19 12:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋