Diamond Quadratics

For the Quadratic Equation $4x^2+11x+6$ , what term goes in the base as shown by the red box on the diagram?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Complete the diamond problem (order of the numbers doesn't matter).

• 9, -3

• -9, -3

• -9, 3

• 3, 9

Put the steps to solve this quadratic equation in the correct order.

• Set up a diamond

• Find the factors that multiply to the top number and add to the bottom number

• Write out a factored quadratic equation and set it equal to zero.

• Use the zero product property

• List your solutions

Which answer choice correctly shows the quadratic equation above in factored form?

• (x + 7)(x - 2) = 0

• (x - 7)(x + 2) = 0

• (x - 7)(x - 2) = 0

• (x + 7)(x + 2) = 0