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Problem 7 ( Week 9/7): 15v^2+17v+4

Context:

Factoring , Polynomials , Exponents and Addition

Observations:

  • There are 3 terms
  • An exponent of 2 appears
  • Addition appears
  • The variable V appears
  • A quadratic equation in ax^2+bx+c=0 format appears
  • All terms are positive
  • This is a degree 2 equation
  • The leading coefficient is 15
  • This equation is a trinomial
  • This equation only has 1 constant

Questions:

  • What is the leading coefficient?
  • What is the highest degree?
  • Do I start with the larger term when simplifying?
  • Do I start by using the quadratic formula?
  • Do we simplify the exponent?
  • Can we combine like terms?
  • Will we have to use PEMDAS to solve this equation?
  • Will we have to use the FOIL method in this equation?
  • Do I have to make this equation equal 0 first?
  • Will our final answer be a fraction after simplifying?