factoring

[Guest]

I need help with trinomials example problem
4x^-11x+5

 

[jsbeckton]

Assuming that that is supposed to be:

\(\displaystyle 4x^2 - 11x + 5\)

Then since it is not easily factored, use

\(\displaystyle x = \frac{{ - b \pm \sqrt {b^2 - 4ac} }}{{2a}}\)

 

[Denis]

bernadette, can you factor this: x^2 - x - 6 = 0 ?

 

[Hockeyman]

I don't believe the problem is factorable.

 

[jsbeckton]

It is one of the easiest to factor, think about it. 2 numbers that add up to -1, and have a product of -6

 

[stapel]

I don't believe the problem is factorable.

The original example, or the one proposed by the tutor?

Thank you.

Eliz.

 

[Guest]

can you break it down more than that it is squared but I dont know how to write that

 

[stapel]

can you break it down more than that it is squared but I dont know how to write that

I'm sorry, but I don't understand your post.

Could who break it down more? And break what down more than which? What is squared? You don't know how to write which?

Please reply with specifics. When you reply, please use standard English (with capitalization and punctuation and such), so that we can tell what you mean.

Thank you for your consideration.

Eliz.