Which statements are true about the polynomial 4x3 – 6x2 + 8x – 12? Check all that apply.

Question

The terms 4x3 and 8x have a common factor.
The terms 4x3 and – 6x2 have a common factor.
The polynomial is prime.
The factored polynomial is (2x2 – 3)(2x + 4).
The polynomial can be grouped in different ways to factor by grouping.

Answer 1

The statements that are true about the polynomial 4x3 – 6x2 + 8x – 12 are:

- The terms 4x3 and – 6x2 have a common factor.
- The polynomial can be grouped in different ways to factor by grouping.