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Example 7.37 from Elementary Algebra, 7.3 Factor Quadratic Trinomials with Leading Coefficient Other than 1
Factor completely: .
Work it out on paper first. Then open the solution one step at a time, and stop as soon as you can finish on your own.
| Notice the greatest common factor, and factor it first. | |
| Factor the trinomial. |
Consider all the combinations.
The book's Try It right after this example: same idea, new numbers. Only the answer is given.
Factor completely: .
How did it go?