Factor the Problem Completely

question 32

Essay

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

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Definitions:

Financing Activities

Transactions between a company and its financiers, including equity, debt, and dividend payments, affecting the cash flow statement.

Net Cash Flows

The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows in a given period, reflecting the company's liquidity position.

Statement of Cash Flows

The statement of cash flows is a financial report that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Net Increase

The difference between the current figure and the previous figure when the current figure is larger.