Monday, January 26, 2009

Factoring Ep.5: Factor Quadratics (Trinomials), a not = 1 - 10:16



KEY CONCEPTS:

Notice that your trinomial is a quadratic function, where the value of a is NOT equal to 1.

Use the sum-product rule

i.) find 2 numbers that multiply to your "a" and "c" value, that ALSO ADD up to your "b" value.
ii.) expand your middle term
iii.) factor by grouping
iv.) answer should be a set of binomials

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