Provide an appropriate response.In factoring a trinomial in x as (x + a)(x + b), what must be true of a and b, if the coefficient of the last term of the trinomial is negative?
What will be an ideal response?
The numbers a and b must have different signs (one positive and one negative).
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A. (4 + 3x2)(16 - 12x + 9x2) B. (4 - 3x)(16 + 9x2) C. (64 - 3x)(1 + 12x + 9x2) D. (4 - 3x)(16 + 12x + 9x2)
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One of McDonald's capabilities is in employee training.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Express the inverse of the given statement symbolically.Take the square of x and subtract 7.
A. 
B. 
C. (x + 7)2
D. x2 - 7
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Find the indicated sum.Find the sum of the even integers between 35 and 59.
A. 611 B. 658 C. 564 D. 517
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