Answer: C) Find the factors of c that add up to b.
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Explanation:
If we want to factor something in the form x^2+bx+c, then we look for two numbers that
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Let's look at a specific example
Consider factoring x^2+5x+6
We need to find two numbers that...
- Multiply to c = 6
- Add to b = 5
Through trial and error, you should find the two numbers to be 3 and 2. This means it factors to (x+3)(x+2). The order of the factors doesn't matter.
You can use the FOIL rule or the box method to expand out (x+3)(x+2). You should get x^2+5x+6 again.
