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algebra senior

Problem

Determine so that is divisible by . The obtained value, , is an exact divisor of:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Since the given expression is a quadratic, the factored form would be , where is a value such that and . The only number that fits the first equation is , so . The only choice that is a multiple of 18 is .
Final answer
C