Factoring QUADRATICS
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FACTORING QUADRATICS
a > 1
1. TRY FINDING A GCF
AND THEN FACTOR USING THE DIAMOND METHOD
A is greater than 1, try finding a GCF
3 is the GCF
Now factor using the diamond method
Keep the GCF out in the "a" position
What if a>1 but there is no GCF??
2. Multiply (a)(c)
Multiply (8)(3) and use the answer in your diamond method
The answer goes in the top and the middle number is still in the bottom
Factor as usual
The 8 that was multiplied in has to be factored out
Place the 8 over your factors
Type your fractions in the calculator without the "x". (Remember use Alpha & y= buttons). Then hit Enter
Reduce the fractions. These are your factors for factored form
YOU DID IT!
NOW FOR MORE PRACTICE.
