1) Factoring Trinomials in the form x²+ bx + c
When factoring trinomials you will be reversing the process of multiplying binomials practiced in the previous section.
This is a skill that was learned in Math 1. Below is an example. If you need extra instruction click the More Help link.
When factoring trinomials you will be reversing the process of multiplying binomials practiced in the previous section.
This is a skill that was learned in Math 1. Below is an example. If you need extra instruction click the More Help link.
2) Always look for a GCF 1st.
3) Factoring trinomials when a > 1. ax² + bx +c
There are many "trick" methods out there for factoring trinomials. These other methods can make the process of factoring trinomials quicker, however they do not enforce "why" the factors are what they are. Below are the steps for trial and error method. These steps simply reverse the multiplication process. Make sure to watch the videos for more examples. There are ways to cut down on the number choices of factors.
There are many "trick" methods out there for factoring trinomials. These other methods can make the process of factoring trinomials quicker, however they do not enforce "why" the factors are what they are. Below are the steps for trial and error method. These steps simply reverse the multiplication process. Make sure to watch the videos for more examples. There are ways to cut down on the number choices of factors.