Provide an appropriate response.Use the FOIL method to show that (7x + 14)(x - 4) is 7x2 - 14x - 56. If you were asked to completely factor 7x2 - 14x - 56, why would it be incorrect to give (7x + 14)(x - 4) as your answer?
What will be an ideal response?
The factor of 7 should be factored out.
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A. -75 m/sec B. 187.5 m/sec C. 37.5 m/sec D. 75 m/sec
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Factor the polynomial completely using the trial and error method.15y2 - 19y + 6
A. prime B. (3y + 2)(5y + 3) C. (3y - 2)(5y - 3) D. (15y + 2)(y + 3)
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List the improper fractions in the group.
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Use the binomial theorem to expand and simplify the expression 
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