Question

Please help me I do not understand this at all!! 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.

Answer 1

For the first one, find factors of c whose sum is b
For the second one find factors of ac whose sum is b. Call them d and e. Replace bx with dx + ex and factor by grouping.

Answer 2

Thank You for your help!!

Answer 3

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