In order to factor a polynomial, you have to find its roots

So that you can factor it as

So, in this case, we're looking for the solutions of

So, the polynomial can be written as

 
        
             
        
        
        
3.5 times as much flour as chocolate chips....
f = 3.5c
f = 1 3/4 (or 1.75)
1.75 = 3.5c
1.75 / 3.5 = c
0.5 = c......chocolate chips needed would be 1/2 a cup