Factor the Polynomial Expression

question 286

Multiple Choice

Factor the polynomial expression. If the polynomial cannot be factored write the answer as prime.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Predictor Variable

A variable used in statistics and modeling that forecasts or predicts the outcome of a dependent variable, also known as an independent variable.

Second-order Polynomial

A polynomial of degree two, typically expressed as \(ax^2 + bx + c\), which represents a quadratic function.

First-order Polynomial

A mathematical expression of the form ax + b, where a and b are constants, and x is a variable.