Factoring quadratics - in the form
Factor the quadratic using the key steps.
- Find two numbers whose product is the constant and whose sum is the coefficient of
. - Use the pair in two parentheses.
Example 1
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Example 2
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Remember
Some quadratics do not factor into parentheses with integer coefficients.
Your turn
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Factor fully.
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Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
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Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
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Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
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Factor fully.
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Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
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Factor fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factor fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|