Factor the Expression Completely, If Possible

question 104

Short Answer

Factor the expression completely, if possible. Rewrite the expression in standard form and factor out "-1" if needed. If you believe the trinomial will not factor, answer "prime."
-21x² + 6x + 15x³

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The expenses directly associated with manufacturing the products a company sells, which cover both the materials and labor costs.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a specific point in time.

Spreadsheet

A digital tool that allows users to organize, calculate, analyze, and visually present data in a tabular format.

Job-Order Costing

A cost accounting system that accumulates costs per job, rather than by process or period, used for unique or custom orders.