Factoring Quadratic Equations

Factoring Quadratic Equations Factoring quadratic equations is a method to express a quadratic expression in the form as a product of its linear factors , where and are the roots of the equation. Steps for Factoring Quadratic Equations: Identify the coefficients , , and in the quadratic equation . Find two numbers and such that: Rewrite the middle term using and : Group the terms and factor out common factors: Factor out the greatest common factor: Example: Factor the quadratic equation: Solution: Identify , , and Find and : and Rewrite: Group and factor: $$(x^2 + 3...