2. To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way.
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3. To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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4. To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
5. To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
6. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
7. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
8. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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A common factor of two or more quantities is a factor that
belongs to all the quantities.
Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
9. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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Example A.
a. Since 6 = (2)(3) and 15 = (3)(5),
A common factor of two or more quantities is a factor that
belongs to all the quantities.
Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
10. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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Example A.
a. Since 6 = (2)(3) and 15 = (3)(5), so 3 is a common factor.
A common factor of two or more quantities is a factor that
belongs to all the quantities.
Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
11. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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Example A.
a. Since 6 = (2)(3) and 15 = (3)(5), so 3 is a common factor.
b. The common factors of 4ab, 6a are 2, a, 2a.
A common factor of two or more quantities is a factor that
belongs to all the quantities.
Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
12. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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Example A.
a. Since 6 = (2)(3) and 15 = (3)(5), so 3 is a common factor.
b. The common factors of 4ab, 6a are 2, a, 2a.
c. The common factors of 6xy2, 15x2y2 are 3, x, y2, xy2, ..
A common factor of two or more quantities is a factor that
belongs to all the quantities.
Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
13. ± ± –
+
To factor means to rewrite an expression as a product in a
nontrivial way. Following are the steps to factor an expression.
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Example A.
a. Since 6 = (2)(3) and 15 = (3)(5), so 3 is a common factor.
b. The common factors of 4ab, 6a are 2, a, 2a.
c. The common factors of 6xy2, 15x2y2 are 3, x, y2, xy2, ..
d. The common factor of a(x+y), b(x+y) is (x+y).
A common factor of two or more quantities is a factor that
belongs to all the quantities.
Pulling out GCF
I. Always pull out the greatest common factor first.
II. If the expression is a trinomial (three-term) ax2 + bx + c,
use the reverse-FOIL method or the ac-method.
III. Use the following factoring formulas if possible
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
x3 y3 = ( x y )( x2 xy + y2 ).
14. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
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15. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36}
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16. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
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17. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a}
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18. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
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19. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2}
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20. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2} = 3xy2.
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21. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2} = 3xy2.
d. GCF{x3y5, x4y6, x5y4} =
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22. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2} = 3xy2.
d. GCF{x3y5, x4y6, x5y4} = x3y4.
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23. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2} = 3xy2.
d. GCF{x3y5, x4y6, x5y4} = x3y4.
The Extraction Law
Distributive law interpreted backwards gives the Extraction
Law, that is, common factors may be extracted from sums or
differences.
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24. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2} = 3xy2.
d. GCF{x3y5, x4y6, x5y4} = x3y4.
The Extraction Law
Distributive law interpreted backwards gives the Extraction
Law, that is, common factors may be extracted from sums or
differences.
AB ± AC A(B±C)
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25. The greatest common factor (GCF) is the common factor
that has the largest coefficient and highest degree of each
factor among all common factors.
Example B. Find the GCF of the given quantities.
a. GCF{24, 36} = 12.
b. GCF{4ab, 6a} = 2a.
c. GCF {6xy2, 15 x2y2} = 3xy2.
d. GCF{x3y5, x4y6, x5y4} = x3y4.
The Extraction Law
Distributive law interpreted backwards gives the Extraction
Law, that is, common factors may be extracted from sums or
differences.
AB ± AC A(B±C)
This procedure is also called “factoring out common factor”.
To factor, the first step always is to factor out the GCF.
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26. Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2
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27. (the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2
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28. (the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1)
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29. (the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
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30. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
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31. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
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32. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
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33. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay
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34. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay)
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35. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y)
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36. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y) Pull the factor (x – y) again.
= (3 + a)(x – y)
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37. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y) Pull the factor (x – y) again.
= (3 + a)(x – y)
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d. x2 – x – 6
38. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y) Pull the factor (x – y) again.
= (3 + a)(x – y)
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d. x2 – x – 6 Write – x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6
39. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y) Pull the factor (x – y) again.
= (3 + a)(x – y)
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d. x2 – x – 6 Write – x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 Put them into two groups
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6)
40. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y) Pull the factor (x – y) again.
= (3 + a)(x – y)
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d. x2 – x – 6 Write – x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 Put them into two groups
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6) Take out the common factor of each
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3)
41. b. (2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3)
Pull out the common factor (2x – 3),
(2x – 3)3x – 2(2x – 3) = (2x – 3)(3x – 2)
(the GCF is 6x2y2)
Example C. Factor out the GCF.
a. 12x2y3 + 6x2y2 = 6x2y2(2y) + 6x2y2(1) = 6x2y2(2y + 1)
c. 3x – 3y + ax – ay Group them into two groups.
= (3x – 3y) + (ax – ay) Factor out the GCF of each group.
= 3(x – y) + a(x – y) Pull the factor (x – y) again.
= (3 + a)(x – y)
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d. x2 – x – 6 Write – x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 Put them into two groups
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6) Take out the common factor of each
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3) Take out the common (x – 3)
= (x – 3)(x + 2)
43. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
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44. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
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45. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
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46. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
Hence, "to factor a trinomial" means to write the trinomial as a
product of two binomials, that is, to convert
ax2 + bx + c (#x + #)(#x + #)
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47. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
Hence, "to factor a trinomial" means to write the trinomial as a
product of two binomials, that is, to convert
ax2 + bx + c (#x + #)(#x + #)
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The Basic Fact About Factoring Trinomials:
48. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
Hence, "to factor a trinomial" means to write the trinomial as a
product of two binomials, that is, to convert
ax2 + bx + c (#x + #)(#x + #)
Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
The Basic Fact About Factoring Trinomials:
There are two types of trinomials,
l. the ones that are factorable such as
x2 + 3x + 2 (x + 2)(x + 1)
49. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
Hence, "to factor a trinomial" means to write the trinomial as a
product of two binomials, that is, to convert
ax2 + bx + c (#x + #)(#x + #)
Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
The Basic Fact About Factoring Trinomials:
There are two types of trinomials,
l. the ones that are factorable such as
x2 + 3x + 2 (x + 2)(x + 1)
ll. the ones that are prime or no factorable, such as
x2 + 2x + 3 (#x + #)(#x + #) (Not possible!)
50. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
Hence, "to factor a trinomial" means to write the trinomial as a
product of two binomials, that is, to convert
ax2 + bx + c (#x + #)(#x + #)
Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
The Basic Fact About Factoring Trinomials:
There are two types of trinomials,
l. the ones that are factorable such as
x2 + 3x + 2 (x + 2)(x + 1)
ll. the ones that are prime or no factorable, such as
x2 + 2x + 3 (#x + #)(#x + #)
Our jobs are to determine which trinomials:
1. are factorable and factor them,
(Not possible!)
51. For our discussions, trinomials (three-term) in x are polynomials
of the form ax2 + bx + c where a (≠ 0), b, and c are numbers.
In general, we have that (#x + #)(#x + #) ax2 + bx + c.
For example,
(x + 2)(x + 1) x2 + 3x + 2 with a = 1, b = 3, and c = 2.
Hence, "to factor a trinomial" means to write the trinomial as a
product of two binomials, that is, to convert
ax2 + bx + c (#x + #)(#x + #)
Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
The Basic Fact About Factoring Trinomials:
There are two types of trinomials,
l. the ones that are factorable such as
x2 + 3x + 2 (x + 2)(x + 1)
ll. the ones that are prime or no factorable, such as
x2 + 2x + 3 (#x + #)(#x + #)
Our jobs are to determine which trinomials:
1. are factorable and factor them,
2. are prime so we won’t waste time on trying to factor them.
(Not possible!)
52. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
53. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
54. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
55. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12 12
I II
Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
7 9
56. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12 12
I
i. uv is the top number
II
Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
7 9
57. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12
7
12
9
I
ii. and if possible,
u + v is the bottom number.
i. uv is the top number
II
Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
58. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12
7
We list all the possible ways
to factor 12 as u*v as shown. 12
9
I
1 12
6
3 4
2
1 12
6
3 4
2
ii. and if possible,
u + v is the bottom number.
i. uv is the top number
II
Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
59. Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12
7
We list all the possible ways
to factor 12 as u*v as shown.
For l, the solution are 3 and 4.
12
9
I
1 12
6
3 4
2
1 12
6
3 4
2
ii. and if possible,
u + v is the bottom number.
i. uv is the top number
II
Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
60. Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12
7
We list all the possible ways
to factor 12 as u*v as shown.
For l, the solution are 3 and 4.
For ll, based on the list of all
the possible u and v,
there are no u and v
where u + v = 9,
so the task is impossible.
12
9
I
1 12
6
3 4
2
1 12
6
3 4
2
ii. and if possible,
u + v is the bottom number.
i. uv is the top number
II
61. Example D.
Using the given tables,
list all the u and v such that:
Factoring Trinomials and Making Lists
One method to determine which is which is by making lists.
A list is a record of all the possibilities according to some criteria
such as the list of “all the cousins that one has”.
The lists we will make are lists of numbers.
12
7
We list all the possible ways
to factor 12 as u*v as shown.
For l, the solution are 3 and 4.
For ll, based on the list of all
the possible u and v,
there are no u and v
where u + v = 9,
so the task is impossible.
12
9
I
1 12
6
3 4
2
1 12
6
3 4
2
ii. and if possible,
u + v is the bottom number.
i. uv is the top number
II
impossible!
62. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
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63. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
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64. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
x2 – x – 6 write –x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
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65. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
x2 – x – 6 write –x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 put the four terms into two pairs
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6)
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
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66. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
x2 – x – 6 write –x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 put the four terms into two pairs
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6) take out the GCF of each pair
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3)
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
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67. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
x2 – x – 6 write –x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 put the four terms into two pairs
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6) take out the GCF of each pair
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3) take out the common (x – 3)
= (x – 3)(x + 2)
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
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68. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
II. If the table is impossible to do, then the trinomial is prime.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
x2 – x – 6 write –x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 put the four terms into two pairs
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6) take out the GCF of each pair
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3) take out the common (x – 3)
= (x – 3)(x + 2)
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
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69. The ac-Method
A table like the ones above can be made from a given trinomial
and the ac–method uses the table to check if the given
trinomial is factorable or prime.
I. If we find the u and v that fit the table then it is factorable,
and we may use the grouping method, with the found u and v,
to factor the trinomial.
II. If the table is impossible to do, then the trinomial is prime.
Example G. Factor x2 – x – 6 by grouping.
x2 – x – 6 write –x as –3x + 2x
= x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 put the four terms into two pairs
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6) take out the GCF of each pair
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3) take out the common (x – 3)
= (x – 3)(x + 2)
Here is an example of factoring a trinomial by grouping.
Here is how the X–table is made from a trinomial.
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70. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is: ac
b
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71. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
ac
b
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72. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
ac
b
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–6
–1
73. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
uv = ac
u + v = b
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
ac
b
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–6
–1
u v
74. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table,
ac
b
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u v
75. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
I. If u and v are found (so u + v = b),
write ax2 + bx + c as ax2 + ux + vx + c,
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table,
ac
b
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u v
76. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
I. If u and v are found (so u + v = b),
write ax2 + bx + c as ax2 + ux + vx + c,
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table, so we write
x2 – x – 6 as x2 – 3x + 2x – 6
ac
b
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u v
77. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
I. If u and v are found (so u + v = b),
write ax2 + bx + c as ax2 + ux + vx + c,
then factor (ax2 + ux) + (vx + c) by the grouping method.
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table, so we write
x2 – x – 6 as x2 – 3x + 2x – 6
ac
b
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u v
78. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
I. If u and v are found (so u + v = b),
write ax2 + bx + c as ax2 + ux + vx + c,
then factor (ax2 + ux) + (vx + c) by the grouping method.
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table, so we write
x2 – x – 6 as x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 and by grouping
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6)
ac
b
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u v
79. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
I. If u and v are found (so u + v = b),
write ax2 + bx + c as ax2 + ux + vx + c,
then factor (ax2 + ux) + (vx + c) by the grouping method.
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table, so we write
x2 – x – 6 as x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 and by grouping
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6)
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3)
ac
b
u v
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80. ac-Method: Given the trinomial ax2 + bx + c
with no common factor, it’s ac–table is:
i.e. ac at the top, and b at the bottom,
and we are to find u and v such that
–6
–1
–3 2
uv = ac
u + v = b
I. If u and v are found (so u + v = b),
write ax2 + bx + c as ax2 + ux + vx + c,
then factor (ax2 + ux) + (vx + c) by the grouping method.
In example B, the ac-table for 1x2 – x – 6 is:
We found –3, 2 fit the table, so we write
x2 – x – 6 as x2 – 3x + 2x – 6 and by grouping
= (x2 – 3x) + (2x – 6)
= x(x – 3) + 2(x – 3)
= (x – 3)(x + 2)
ac
b
u v
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81. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
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82. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
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83. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
–60
–4
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84. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
–60
–4
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85. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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86. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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Using 6 and –10, write 3x2 – 4x – 20 as 3x2 + 6x –10x – 20
87. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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Using 6 and –10, write 3x2 – 4x – 20 as 3x2 + 6x –10x – 20
= (3x2 + 6x ) + (–10x – 20) put in two groups
88. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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Using 6 and –10, write 3x2 – 4x – 20 as 3x2 + 6x –10x – 20
= (3x2 + 6x ) + (–10x – 20) put in two groups
= 3x(x + 2) – 10 (x + 2) pull out common factor
89. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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Using 6 and –10, write 3x2 – 4x – 20 as 3x2 + 6x –10x – 20
= (3x2 + 6x ) + (–10x – 20) put in two groups
= 3x(x + 2) – 10 (x + 2) pull out common factor
= (3x – 10)(x + 2) pull out common factor
Hence 3x2 – 4x – 20 = (3x – 10)(x + 2)
90. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
If the trinomial is prime then we have to justify it’s prime by
showing that no such u and v exist
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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Using 6 and –10, write 3x2 – 4x – 20 as 3x2 + 6x –10x – 20
= (3x2 + 6x ) + (–10x – 20) put in two groups
= 3x(x + 2) – 10 (x + 2) pull out common factor
= (3x – 10)(x + 2) pull out common factor
Hence 3x2 – 4x – 20 = (3x – 10)(x + 2)
91. Example H. Factor 3x2 – 4x – 20 using the ac-method.
If the trinomial is prime then we have to justify it’s prime by
showing that no such u and v exist by listing all the possible
u’s and v’s such that uv = ac in the table to demonstrate that
none of them fits the condition u + v = b.
We have that a = 3, c = –20 so ac = 3(–20) = –60,
b = –4 and the ac–table is:
We need two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –4.
By trial and error we see that 6 and –10 is the
solution so we may factor the trinomial by grouping.
–60
–4
–10 6
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Using 6 and –10, write 3x2 – 4x – 20 as 3x2 + 6x –10x – 20
= (3x2 + 6x ) + (–10x – 20) put in two groups
= 3x(x + 2) – 10 (x + 2) pull out common factor
= (3x – 10)(x + 2) pull out common factor
Hence 3x2 – 4x – 20 = (3x – 10)(x + 2)
92. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
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93. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
a = 3, c = –20, hence ac = 3(–20) = –60,
with b = –6, we have the ac–table:
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–60
–6
94. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
a = 3, c = –20, hence ac = 3(–20) = –60,
with b = –6, we have the ac–table:
We want two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –6.
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–60
–6
95. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
a = 3, c = –20, hence ac = 3(–20) = –60,
with b = –6, we have the ac–table:
We want two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –6.
After failing to guess two such numbers,
we check to see if it's prime by listing in order
all positive u’s and v’s where uv = 60 as shown.
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–60
–6
96. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
a = 3, c = –20, hence ac = 3(–20) = –60,
with b = –6, we have the ac–table:
We want two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –6.
After failing to guess two such numbers,
we check to see if it's prime by listing in order
all positive u’s and v’s where uv = 60 as shown.
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–60
–6
601
302
203
154
125
106
Always make a
list in an orderly
manner to ensure
the accuracy of
the list.
97. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
a = 3, c = –20, hence ac = 3(–20) = –60,
with b = –6, we have the ac–table:
We want two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –6.
After failing to guess two such numbers,
we check to see if it's prime by listing in order
all positive u’s and v’s where uv = 60 as shown.
By the table, we see that there are no u and v
such that ±u and ±v combine to be –6.
Hence 3x2 – 6x – 20 is prime.
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–60
–6
601
302
203
154
125
106
Always make a
list in an orderly
manner to ensure
the accuracy of
the list.
98. Example I. Factor 3x2 – 6x – 20 if possible.
If it’s prime, justify that.
a = 3, c = –20, hence ac = 3(–20) = –60,
with b = –6, we have the ac–table:
We want two numbers u and v such that
uv = –60 and u + v = –6.
After failing to guess two such numbers,
we check to see if it's prime by listing in order
all positive u’s and v’s where uv = 60 as shown.
By the table, we see that there are no u and v
such that ±u and ±v combine to be –6.
Hence 3x2 – 6x – 20 is prime.
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–60
–6
601
302
203
154
125
106
Always make a
list in an orderly
manner to ensure
the accuracy of
the list.
Finally for some trinomials, such as when a = 1 or x2 + bx + c,
it’s easier to guess directly because it must factor into the form
(x ± u) (x ± v) if it’s factorable.
100. Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6
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101. Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
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102. Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3)
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103. Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x
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104. Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
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105. Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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106. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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107. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6,
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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108. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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109. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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110. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3)
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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111. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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112. b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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113. c. Factor x2 + 5x – 6
b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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114. c. Factor x2 + 5x – 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x – 6, so we need uv = –6
b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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115. c. Factor x2 + 5x – 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x – 6, so we need uv = –6 and
u + v = 5.
b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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116. c. Factor x2 + 5x – 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x – 6, so we need uv = –6 and
u + v = 5.
Since -6 = (–1)(6) = (1)(–6) = (–2)(3) =(2)(–3)
b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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117. c. Factor x2 + 5x – 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x – 6, so we need uv = –6 and
u + v = 5.
Since -6 = (–1)(6) = (1)(–6) = (–2)(3) =(2)(–3) and –1 + 6 = 5,
b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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118. c. Factor x2 + 5x – 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x – 6, so we need uv = –6 and
u + v = 5.
Since -6 = (–1)(6) = (1)(–6) = (–2)(3) =(2)(–3) and –1 + 6 = 5,
so x2 + 5x – 6 = (x – 1)(x + 6).
b. Factor x2 – 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 – 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = –5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and –2 – 3 = –5,
so x2 – 5x + 6 = (x – 2)(x – 3).
Example J.
a. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
We want (x + u)(x + v) = x2 + 5x + 6, so we need u and v
where uv = 6 and u + v = 5.
Since 6 = (1)(6) = (2)(3) = (-1)(-6) = (-2)(-3) and 2x + 3x = 5x,
so x2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)
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120. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
121. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
122. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
123. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
124. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
125. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
126. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
127. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
c. (89)(91)
=
128. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
c. (89)(91)
= (90 – 1)(90 + 1)
129. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
c. (89)(91)
= (90 – 1)(90 + 1)
= 902 – 12
130. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
c. (89)(91)
= (90 – 1)(90 + 1)
= 902 – 12
= 8,100 – 1 = 7,099
131. Review on Factoring
Factoring Formula
If it fits, use the Difference of Squares Formula
x2 – y2 = (x + y)(x – y).
Example K.
a. 4x2 – 9y2
= (2x)2 – (3y)2
= (2x – 3y)(2x + 3y)
b. 32x3 – 2x
= 2x(16x2 – 1)
= 2x(4x + 1)(4x – 1)
c. (89)(91)
= (90 – 1)(90 + 1)
= 902 – 12
= 8,100 – 1 = 7,099
The factors (x + y) and (x – y) are called the conjugate of
each other.
