Factorizing Quadratic Equations

2 + + = 0

Factorization
It

is a factor that can be multiply by. Its the opposite of expansion.

Method 1 (Formula)
Plug

in the quadratic formula into the equation. 2 4 = 2

Method 1 (Formula)
2 + 4 + 1 = 0 Step 1: Substitute the equation into the quadratic formula. (a = 1; b = 4; c = 1)
Example:

4 42 4(1)(1) = 2(1)

Method 1 (Formula)
Step

2: Solve the . 4 16 4 = 2 4 12 = 2 4 4 3 = 2 4 2 3 = 2 = 2 3 = + or =

Method 2 (Calculator)

Method 2 (Calculator)

Method 3

Question
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