Factor each polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored,

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2021-12-11

Factor each polynomial completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, say it is prime.
5+11x+16x2

Answer & Explanation

eninsala06

eninsala06

Beginner2021-12-12Added 37 answers

Given,
5+11x+16x2
Comparing with ax2+bx+c, we get
a=16, b=11 & c=5.
Step 2
Now discriminant is,
b24ac=(11)24(16)(5)
=121-320
=-199
Since the discriminant value is negative, therefore the given polynomial is not factorable.
Hence it is prime.

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