Factor the Polynomial Expression

question 129

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Net Income

A company's total profit calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues.

Contingently Issuable Common Stock

Shares that may be issued in the future based on the occurrence of certain events.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

A measure of a company's profit divided by the number of shares outstanding, including all possible sources of conversion.

Treasury Stock Method

A method used to compute the diluted shares outstanding by assuming all in-the-money options and warrants are exercised and the proceeds from exercise are used to buy back shares at the average market price.