Rewrite this polynomial in terms of its simplest factors using the appropriate method: x2 − 3x − 18.

(x - 6)(x + 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the product of the factors of the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x-term

product = - 18 and sum = - 3

The factors are - 6 and + 3, hence

x² - 3x - 18 = (x - 6)(x + 3)

the ratio of white tiles to blue tiles is 48: 16. the ratio in it's simplest form is 3: 1.

step-by-step explanation:

ratio: take the first number and add a colon next to it, then add the second number after that. make sure the ratio order matches up with the written problem!

simplest form: we can simplify the ratio 48 : 16 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (gcf).

the gcf of 48 and 16 is 16.

divide both terms by 16:

48 ÷ 16 = 3

16 ÷ 16 = 1

reducing to simplest form:

48 : 16 = 3 : 1