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QuestionFactor by grouping. x2+6x9x54x^{2}+6 x-9 x-54 (x+6)(x3)(x+6)(x-3) (x6)(x9)(x-6)(x-9) 2(3x27)2(3 x-27) (x+6)(x9)(x+6)(x-9)

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The expression x2+6x9x54x^{2} + 6x - 9x - 54 is a polynomial that can be factored by grouping.
2. Factoring by grouping involves rearranging and grouping terms to factor out common factors.

STEP 2

1. Group the terms in pairs.
2. Factor out the greatest common factor from each pair.
3. Identify and factor out the common binomial factor.

STEP 3

Group the terms in pairs:
(x2+6x)+(9x54) (x^{2} + 6x) + (-9x - 54)

STEP 4

Factor out the greatest common factor from each pair:
From the first pair x2+6xx^{2} + 6x, factor out xx:
x(x+6) x(x + 6)
From the second pair 9x54-9x - 54, factor out 9-9:
9(x+6) -9(x + 6)

STEP 5

Notice that both terms have a common binomial factor (x+6)(x + 6). Factor out the common binomial:
x(x+6)9(x+6)=(x9)(x+6) x(x + 6) - 9(x + 6) = (x - 9)(x + 6)
This is the factored form of the polynomial.
The correct factorization of the expression x2+6x9x54x^{2} + 6x - 9x - 54 is:
(x+6)(x9) (x + 6)(x - 9)

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