Explain how to factor the following trinomials forms: x2 + bx + c and ax2 + bx + c. Is there
more than one way to factor this? Show your answer using both words and
mathematical notation.

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anonymous · Answer

Explain the steps for factoring the following trinomials forms: x2 + bx + c and ax2 + bx + c. Is there more than one way to factor them? Show your answer using both words and mathematical notation.

anonymous · Answer

There is a single, general way that works for both, but the special case where a=1 has a short cut.