Factoring Quadratics with the AC Method
Think: What multiplies to make \(a*c\) and adds to make \(b\)?
Split the middle term. i.e. Rewrite \(bx\) using those factors.
Factor by Grouping: Factor out a GCF from the first two terms and a GCF from the second two terms.
Factor out the common parentheses.
Result: --
Problem will appear here.
\(ac\) :
Factors that multiply to \(ac\) and add to \(b\) :
and
Split the middle term:
Factor by Grouping:
Final Factored Form:
Zeros: \(x_1=\)
\(x_2=\)