Applications of polynomials: x^2 + bx + c

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Examples
  1. Factoring Word Problems
    1. The volume of a rectangular prism is (k3+7k2+12k)(k^3+7k^2+12k) m3m^3. Find the dimensions in terms of k.

    2. A sheet of cardboard is 5 m by 7 m and has squares x m wide cut from each corner.
      The sides are folded up to become an open-top box.
      Find the volume of the box in a factored form.

Practice
Applications Of Factoring Polynomials 1a
Common factors of polynomials
Notes
In this section, we will apply all the techniques of polynomial factoring to solve word problems related to geometric objects.