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Factorise using factor theorem: 3x3 − 4x2 − 12x + 16 - Mathematics

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Question

Factorise using factor theorem:

3x3 − 4x2 − 12x + 16

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Solution

Let p(x) = 3x3 − 4x2 − 12x + 16

Factors of constant term +16 are ±1, ±2, ±4, ±8

Put x = 1;

p(1) = 3(1)3 − 4(1)2 − 12(1) + 16

= 3 − 4 − 12 + 16

= 3

So (x – 1) not a factor.

Put x = 2;

p(2) = 3(2)3 − 4(2)2 − 12(2) + 16

= 3(8) − 4(4) − 12(2) + 16

= 24 − 16 − 24 + 16

= 0

x − 2 is factor of p(x).

            3x2 + 2x − 8
`x - 2")"overline(3x^3 - 4x^2 - 12x + 16)`
        − 3x3 − 6x2
        −        +                           
                     2x2 − 12x
                     2x2 − 4x
                  −       +                  
                           − 8x + 16
                           − 8x + 16
                           +      −         
                                    x                     

3x3 − 4x2 − 12x + 16 = (x − 2) (3x2 + 2x − 8)

= (x − 2) (3x2 + 2x − 4x − 8)

= (x − 2) [3x(x + 2) − 4(x + 2)]

= (x − 2) (x + 2) (3x − 4)

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Chapter 6: Factorisation of polynomials - Exercise 6A [Page 105]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Factorisation of polynomials
Exercise 6A | Q 18. (iii) | Page 105
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