Factor Completely Using the Trial and Error Method to Factor $$6 x ^ { 2 } - 21 x - 12$$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Factor completely using the trial and error method to factor trinomials. If unfactorable, indicate that the polynomial is
prime.
- $$6 x ^ { 2 } - 21 x - 12$$

• A) \(3 ( 2 x - 1 ) ( x + 4 )\)
• B) \(3 ( 2 x + 1 ) ( x - 4 )\)
• C) prime
• D) \(( 6 x - 3 ) ( x + 4 )\)

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Definitions:

Rational Expression

An expression that can be written as a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials.

Rational Function

A rational function is a ratio of two polynomials, where the denominator polynomial is not zero, used to describe relations that involve rates of change.

Undefined

A term used to describe an expression or result that does not have a meaningful value under given conditions, such as division by zero.

Divide

The operation of partitioning a number or algebraic expression by another, which essentially measures how many times the divisor fits into the dividend, mathematically.