How do you factor the expression #k^2 + 11k + 28#?
2 Answers
Mar 16, 2018
Explanation:
#"Consider the factors of 28 which sum to + 11"#
#"the factors of + 28 which sum to + 11 are + 7 and + 4"#
#rArrk^2+11k+28=(k+4)(k+7)#
Mar 16, 2018
Explanation:
Start by looking at your first term:
Now look at the signs of the second two terms: both are positive
From these observations, we know our factors will be:
(k+___)(k+_)
because k times k will get us
Now, what two numbers will equal 11 when added together, and 28 when multiplied together?
The two numbers are 7 and 4.
7+4=11
7*4=28
So these complete our factors,