Hey guys! I am trying to find alternative methods for factoring something of the form $ax^2+bx+c$. We cannot use the quadratic formula, the answer will always have integers only. What ways do you use to solve this style of problem?

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Hey guys! I am trying to find alternative methods for factoring something of the form $ax^2+bx+c$.  We cannot use the quadratic formula, the answer will always have integers only.  What ways do you use to solve this style of problem?

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

@Nnesha , @dumbcow , @ganeshie8 , @satellite73 , @Zarkon 

Currently in use is the factor c then determine which factors add to b.

anonymous · Answer

complete the square

nnesha · Answer

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hmmi i'm just gonna do this example 
my new teacher taught us to do this way 
first factor a and c