Factor the Problem Completely

question 141

Essay

Factor the problem completely. First, factor out the greatest common factor, and then factor the remaining trinomial.

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Definitions:

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the government to borrow money from investors that usually come with a promised set of future payments.

Depository Institutions

Financial institutions that accept deposits from the public, such as banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations.

Money Supply

The total amount of money—cash, coins, and balances in bank accounts—in circulation within a country's economy at a specific time.

Prime Rate

The interest rate that commercial banks charge their most credit-worthy customers, often used as a reference for setting various interest rates.