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Factoring Polynomials: Double Grouping — Quiz

Question 10 • Mathematics II

Which shows one way to determine the factors of 12 x cubed minus 2 x squared plus 18 x minus 3 by grouping?

Answer
A
2 x squared open paren 6 x minus 1 close paren plus 3 times open paren 6 x minus 1 close paren
B
6 x open paren 2 x squared plus 3 close paren plus 1 times open paren 2 x squared plus 3 close paren
C
6 x open paren 2 x squared minus 3 close paren minus 1 times open paren 2 x squared minus 3 close paren
D
2 x squared open paren 6 x minus 1 close paren minus 3 times open paren 6 x minus 1 close paren