Scribd
Upload
13 views19 pages

Factoring General Quadratic Trinomials

waaa

Uploaded by

simoncabahug07
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views19 pages

Factoring General Quadratic Trinomials

waaa

Uploaded by

simoncabahug07
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 19

Factoring General

Quadratic Trinomials
a=1
Multiplying Binomials (FOIL)
Multiply. (x+3)(x+2)

Distribute. x•x+x•2+3•x+3•2
F O I L
= x2+ 2x + 3x + 6

= x2+ 5x + 6
Factoring Trinomial Squares
• All problems that are considered trinomial
squares will be able to be factored by taking
the square roots of the first and last term.

• Ex. x2 – 14x + 49
Factoring Trinomials (Method 1)
We will factor trinomials such as
x2 + 7x + 12 back into binomials.
*reverse of FOIL

If the x2 term has no coefficient (other than 1)...

x2 + 7x + 12

Step 1: List all pairs of 12 = 1 • 12


numbers that multiply to
=2•6
equal the constant, 12.
=3•4
Factoring Trinomials (Method 1)
x2 + 7x + 12

Step 2: Choose the pair that 12 = 1 • 12


adds up to the middle
=2•6
coefficient.
=3•4

Step 3: Fill those numbers


into the blanks in the ( x + 3 )( x + 4 )
binomials:

x2 + 7x + 12 = ( x + 3)( x + 4)
Factoring Trinomials
Factor. x2 + 2x - 24

This time, the constant is negative!


Step 1: List all pairs of -24 = 1 • -24, -1 • 24
numbers that multiply to equal
the constant, -24. (To get -24, = 2 • -12, -2 • 12
one number must be positive and = 3 • -8, -3 • 8
one negative.)
= 4 • -6, - 4 • 6
Step 2: Which pair adds up to 2?

Step 3: Write the binomial x2 + 2x - 24 = ( x - 4)( x + 6)


factors.
Factoring Trinomials (Method 2)
Factor. x2 – 11x + 24

This time, the middle factor is negative!


Step 1: List all pairs of
numbers that multiply to equal 24 = -1 • -24
the constant, 24. (Since the
= -2 • -12
middle factor is negative, the
numbers used to get 24 must = -3 • -8
also be negative.)
= -4 • -6
Step 2: Which pair adds up to -11?

Step 3: Write the binomial x2 – 11x + 24= (x – 3)(x – 8)


factors.
Factoring Trinomials
a>1
Factoring Trinomials
Factor. 3x2 + 14x + 8
This time, the x2 term DOES have a coefficient (other than 1)!

Step 1: Multiply 3 • 8 = 24 24 = 1 • 24
(the leading coefficient & constant).
= 2 • 12
Step 2: List all pairs of =3•8
numbers that multiply to equal
that product, 24. =4•6

Step 3: Which pair adds up to 14?


Factoring Trinomials
Factor. 3x2 + 14x + 8

Step 4: Write temporary ( x + 2 )( x + 12 )


factors with the two numbers. 3 3
Step 5: Put the original 4
leading coefficient (3) under ( x + 2 )( x + 12 )
both numbers. 3 3
Step 6: Reduce the fractions, if ( x + 2 )( x + 4 )
possible. 3
Step 7: Move denominators in ( 3x + 2 )( x + 4 )
front of x.
Factoring Trinomials
Factor. 3x2 + 14x + 8

You should always check the factors by distributing, especially


since this process has more than a couple of steps.

( 3x + 2 )( x + 4 ) = 3x • x + 3x • 4 + 2 • x + 2 • 4
= 3x2 + 14 x + 8 √

3x2 + 14x + 8 = (3x + 2)(x + 4)


Factoring Trinomials
Factor 3x2 + 11x + 4
This time, the x2 term DOES have a coefficient (other than 1)!

Step 1: Multiply 3 • 4 = 12 12 = 1 • 12
(the leading coefficient & constant).
=2•6
Step 2: List all pairs of
numbers that multiply to equal =3•4
that product, 12.
Step 3: Which pair adds up to 11?

None of the pairs add up to 11, this trinomial


can’t be factored; it is PRIME.
Factor These Trinomials!
Factor each trinomial, if possible. The first four do NOT have
leading coefficients, the last two DO have leading coefficients.
Watch out for signs!!

1) t2 – 4t – 21
2) x2 + 12x + 32
3) x2 –10x + 24
4) x2 + 3x – 18
5) 2x2 + x – 21
6) 3x2 + 11x + 10
Solution #1: t2 – 4t – 21

1) Factors of -21: 1 • -21, -1 • 21


3 • -7, -3 • 7

2) Which pair adds to (- 4)?

3) Write the factors.

t2 – 4t – 21 = (t + 3)(t - 7)
Solution #2: x2 + 12x + 32

1) Factors of 32: 1 • 32
2 • 16
4•8
2) Which pair adds to 12 ?

3) Write the factors.

x2 + 12x + 32 = (x + 4)(x + 8)
Solution #3: x2 - 10x + 24

1) Factors of 32: 1 • 24 -1 • -24


2 • 12 -2 • -12
3•8 -3 • -8
4•6 -4 • -6
2) Which pair adds to -10 ? None of them adds to (-10). For
the numbers to multiply to +24
and add to -10, they must both be
negative!
3) Write the factors.

x2 - 10x + 24 = (x - 4)(x - 6)
Solution #4: x2 + 3x - 18

1) Factors of -18: 1 • -18, -1 • 18


2 • -9, -2 • 9
3 • -6, -3 • 6

2) Which pair adds to 3 ?

3) Write the factors.

x2 + 3x - 18 = (x - 3)(x + 6)
Solution #5: 2x2 + x - 21
1) Multiply 2 • (-21) = - 42; 1 • -42, -1 • 42
list factors of - 42. 2 • -21, -2 • 21
3 • -14, -3 • 14
2) Which pair adds to 1 ? 6 • -7, -6 • 7

3) Write the temporary factors. ( x - 6)( x + 7)


2 2
4) Put “2” underneath. 3
( x - 6)( x + 7)
5) Reduce (if possible).
2 2
6) Move denominator(s)in ( x - 3)( 2x + 7)
front of “x”.

2x2 + x - 21 = (x - 3)(2x + 7)
Solution #6: 3x2 + 11x + 10
1) Multiply 3 • 10 = 30; 1 • 30
list factors of 30. 2 • 15
3 • 10
2) Which pair adds to 11 ? 5•6

3) Write the temporary factors. ( x + 5)( x + 6)


3 3
4) Put “3” underneath. 2
( x + 5)( x + 6)
5) Reduce (if possible).
3 3
6) Move denominator(s)in ( 3x + 5)( x + 2)
front of “x”.

3x2 + 11x + 10 = (3x + 5)(x + 2)

You might also like