Question

Question #22c26

Answer 1

See below for explanation.

Explanation:

Let's say I was given a quadratic function that said:

`2x^2+24x-10`

Common multiples states we can keep the function exactly the same but simplify it a little so that the quadratic is easier to work with.

Since `2, 24 and 10` are all divisible by `2`, we can simply divide all numbers in the given quadratic and get our final, simplified version which would be:

`x^2+12x-5`

When you are factoring, it's sometimes simpler to reduce the function (or whatever you are given) so that it's easier to work with.

NOTE: The example I gave you, may NOT be factorable. Always follow up with examples from a creditable source.