B. Solve the following problems using factoring polynomials. 1. A rectangular garden in a backyard has an area of (3x2 +
square meters. Its width is (x + 2) meters.
a. Find the length of the garden.
5x
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b. You decided to partition the garden into two or more smaller co gardens. Design a possible model and include mathematical concepts in your design.
Answers & Comments
a) 3x-1
b)x+1
step explanation:
a)3x²+5x-2
=3x²+6x-x-2
=3x(x+2)-(x+2)
=(x+2)(3x-1)
b) width
(x+2)÷2
=x+2/2
=(1/2) 2(x+1)
=x+1
b) length
(3x-1)
=(x-1)(x-1)(x-1)/3
=x+1