Q. \(x^2 + 14x + 45\)
Answer
We factor the quadratic \(x^2 + 14x + 45\) by finding two numbers that add to \(14\) and multiply to \(45\). The numbers are \(9\) and \(5\).
\[
x^2 + 14x + 45 = (x+9)(x+5)
\]
Final result: \((x+9)(x+5)\).
Detailed Explanation
We are asked to simplify or factor the expression:
\[
x^2 + 14x + 45
\]
Step 1: Identify what factoring method to use.
This is a quadratic polynomial of the form \(ax^2 + bx + c\), where:
\[
a = 1,\quad b = 14,\quad c = 45
\]
Step 2: Use the AC (or factoring) method.
We want to find two numbers that:
- Multiply to \(ac = 1 \cdot 45 = 45\)
- Add to \(b = 14\)
Step 3: Find the pair of numbers.
We list factor pairs of \(45\):
- \(1\) and \(45\) (sum \(46\))
- \(3\) and \(15\) (sum \(18\))
- \(5\) and \(9\) (sum \(14\))
The pair that adds to \(14\) is \(5\) and \(9\).
Step 4: Rewrite the quadratic as a product of two binomials.
Since the leading coefficient is \(1\), the factors are:
\[
x^2 + 14x + 45 = (x + 5)(x + 9)
\]
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{(x + 5)(x + 9)}
\]
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