Q. Factor the quadratic expression completely.−7x2−24x−9=
Identify Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the CoefficientsConcise Step Description: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic expression, which are the numbers in front of the variables. In this case, the coefficients are −7, −24, and −9.Step Calculation: Coefficients are −7, −24, −9Step Output: Coefficients: −7, −24, −9
Find Factors: Step Title: Find the FactorsConcise Step Description: Find two numbers that multiply to the product of the first and last coefficients (−7×−9=63) and add to the middle coefficient (−24).Step Calculation: Factors of 63 that add up to −24 are −21 and −3.Step Output: Factors: −21, −3
Rewrite Middle Term: Step Title: Rewrite the Middle TermConcise Step Description: Rewrite the middle term using the factors found in the previous step.Step Calculation: −7x2−21x−3x−9Step Output: Rewritten quadratic expression: −7x2−21x−3x−9
Factor by Grouping: Step Title: Factor by GroupingConcise Step Description: Group the terms into two pairs and factor out the greatest common factor from each pair.Step Calculation: Group 1: −7x2−21x, Group 2: −3x−9. Factor out −7x from Group 1 and −3 from Group 2.Step Output: Factored groups: −7x(x+3)−3(x+3)
Factor Out Common Binomial: Step Title: Factor Out the Common BinomialConcise Step Description: Factor out the common binomial factor from the two groups.Step Calculation: The common binomial factor is (x+3).Step Output: Factored expression: (x+3)(−7x−3)