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Mathematics — Second Preparatory

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Factoring Trinomials

Mathematics — Second Preparatory

Factoring Trinomials

Lesson summary

Lesson summary

  • The trinomial x² + bx + c factors as (x + m)(x + n), where m + n = b and mn = c.
  • When the leading coefficient is not 1, use the method of splitting the middle term.
  • Always check the factoring by multiplying back.
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