Learn about a factorization method called "grouping." For example, we can use grouping to write 2x²+8x+3x+12 as (2x+3) (x+4).

So what I'm going to teach you is a technique called, factoring by grouping. And it's a little bit more involved than what we've learned before, but it's a neat trick.

Factoring quadratics: leading coefficient ≠ 1 Factor quadratics by grouping Factoring quadratics: common factor + grouping Factoring quadratics: negative common factor + grouping

Learn how to factor quadratic expressions as the product of two linear binomials. For example, 2x²+7x+3= (2x+1) (x+3).

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And the best way to factor this thing, since we don't have a 1 here as the coefficient on the f squared, is to factor it by grouping. So we need to look for two numbers whose product is 6 times negative 11.

Factoring quadratics by grouping Factoring quadratics: leading coefficient ≠ 1 Factor quadratics by grouping Factoring quadratics: common factor + grouping Factoring quadratics: negative common …

If you only see the variable x^2, then there is an invisible coefficient of 1 in front which generally makes factoring easier if possible. So use coefficient as a number in front of a variable and constant as a …

Before trying to factor, you need to put the equation in the standard form: Ax^2+Bx+C=0. To do this, use opposite operations to move each term on the right side to the left side.

We're asked to factor 4y squared plus 4y, minus 15. And whenever you have an expression like this, where you have a non-one coefficient on the y squared, or on the second degree term-- it could have …