Problem 722

Use factoring by grouping to solve the equation.

3x3 – x2 – 108x + 36 = 0

 

Solution:-

 

Notice that the expression on the left side of the equation can be grouped and factored.

Group the first two terms and the second two terms of 3x3 – x2 – 108x + 36. What is the missing expression?

3x3 – x2 – 108x + 36 = 0

(3x3 – x2) = (108x  – 36) = 0

Factor out x2 form the first grouping and 35 from the second. What is the remaining factor?

x2 (3x – 1) – 36(x- 1) = 0

This reveals the common factor (3x – 1).

x2 (3x – 1) – 36(x- 1) = 0

(x2 -36)(3x-1) = 0

Factor complete the left side of the equation. What are the missing factors?

(x- 6) (x + 6) (3x – 1) = 0

Now , use the zero product property to solve the equation. What are the solutions?

x – 6 = 0 or x + 6 = 0 or 3x – 1 = 0

x = 6 , -6 , \frac{1}{3}

The solution are x = 6 , -6 , \frac{1}{3}

 

 

 

 

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