Does this table show a proportional relationship? If so, what is the constant of proportionality? x| 3 6 9 12

y| 12 24 45 60
A. yes, 1/4
B. Yes, 4
C. Yes,5
D. no, the quantities are not proportianl

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answer:   x (x+6)^2, choice b

discussion:

factor x out of the equation:

x^3 + 12x^2 + 36x = x (x^2 + 12x + 36).

note that 6+6 = 12 and 6*6 = 36 so the above factors into:

x (x+6)^2

which is choice b

you,

mrb

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