Which part of the quadratic formula tells you whether the quadratic equation can be solved by factoring?

−b b2 − 4ac 2a

Use the part of the quadratic formula that you chose above and find its value given the following quadratic equation:

2x2 + 7x + 3 = 0

Question

Which part of the quadratic formula tells you whether the quadratic equation can be solved by factoring?

            −b             b2 − 4ac            2a 

Use the part of the quadratic formula that you chose above and find its value given the following quadratic equation: 

2x2 + 7x + 3 = 0

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

If b^2 − 4ac is a perfect square, then  ax^2+bx+c = 0 can be solved by factoring