## pablobegins 2 years ago Polynomials (Question in image)

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First, substitute 5 for x in the 2 equations: $$\ \Huge (5)+6; 9(5)+6).$$

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4. pablobegins

yes

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wouldn't it be easier to multiply with x; create the polynomial, then substitute?

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Perhaps, but there is less room for error using this method. I'll show you how find the polynomial, as well. Now, the Volume is Height x Width x Length: So the volume is: $\ 8\times11\times51= Volume$

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Okay..

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Now, The Easiest Way to Multiply is to Use a Table, to Foil the two polynomials: |dw:1338768144332:dw|

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So, That gives us $$\ \Huge 9x^2+60x+36$$. There's also an $$\ \Huge 8$$, so $$\ \Huge 8(9x^2+60x+36)$$. You can factor a three out of the parenthesis, because 3 is a factor of all three terms. That gives you for a final answer: $$\ \Huge 24(3x^2+20x+12).$$ Did you understand that?

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Now, you would substitute 5 in for x, getting your final volume.

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why 60?

12. pablobegins

oh, i see.

13. pablobegins

awesome, thanks a ton!

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