Factoring ax2+bx+c
When you multiply (2x + 5) (3x + 2), the coefficient of the x2 - term (a) is the product of the coefficients of the x- terms. The constant (c) term in the trinomial is the product of the constants in the binomials. The coefficient of the x- term (b) is the sum of the products of the inner and outer terms.
To factor ax2+bx+c using the trial method, check the factors of a and the factors of c. The sum of the products of the inner and the outer terms should be b.
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Practice: Answer the following exercises about factoring trinomials of the form ax2+bx+c.