Factor by grouping Sometimes the terms of a polynomial have a greatest common factor of 1, but it still may be possible to factor the polynomial by using a…
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TIPS FOR FACTORING ax^2 + bx + c, a ≠ 1
TIPS FOR FACTORING ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 1 a. Always factor out the largest common factor, if one exists. b. Once the common factor has been factored…
TO FACTOR x^2 + bx + c
TO FACTOR x2 + bx + c a. First arrange in descending order. b. Use a trial-and-error process that looks for factors of c whose sum is b. c. If c is positive, the signs of the factors are…
TO FACTOR WHEN CONSTANT TERM POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE
TO FACTOR WHEN CONSTANT TERM POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE TO FACTOR x2 + bx + c WHEN IS POSITIVE When the constant term of a trinomial is positive, look for two…
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