Factoring Trinomials a > 1 Guided Notes

Always check for a ​ (a)   first when factoring trinomials.

To factor trinomials in the form of ax² + bx + c, find two integers that ​ (b)   to b and ​ (c)   to ac. Rewrite the polynomial by splitting the ​ (d)   tern using the two numbers that you found in the previous step. Factor by ​ (e)   . Check your answer by distributing (box/FOIL).

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