Chris13reyes Chris13reyes
  • 12-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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Which of the following expressions is equal to 2x2 + 18 ?
O A. (2x - 9i)(x - 2i)
B. (2x-9i)(x +2i)
C. (2x-6i)(x +3i)
D. (2x - 6i)(x-3i)

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 12-11-2020

Answer: Choice C. (2x - 6i)(x + 3i)

Work Shown:

2x^2 + 18

2(x^2 + 9)

2(x - 3i)(x + 3i) .... see note below

(2x - 6i)(x + 3i)

Note: I used the rule that a^2 + b^2 = (a - bi)(a + bi). I recommend FOILing out the right hand side to confirm the equation is true. You'll use the idea that i^2 = -1.

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