Factoring a trinomial using box method

The video tutorial explains the process of factoring trinomials by rewriting them as a product of two expressions. It uses visual aids to represent the area and guides through identifying factors that satisfy specific conditions. The tutorial emphasizes that the order of multiplication does not affect the outcome, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factoring process.

What is the first step in factoring a trinomial according to the teacher?

• Finding the greatest common factor

• Rewriting it as a product of two expressions

• Solving for x

• Graphing the equation

What is the value of 'A' in the equation discussed by the teacher?

• 37

• 1

• 10

• 21

Which pair of numbers did the teacher use to rewrite the expression?

• 2 and 10

• 3 and 4

• 5 and 7

• -7 and -3

What mathematical property allows the order of multiplication to not affect the result?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

Why does the order of expressions not matter in multiplication, according to the teacher?

• Because of the commutative property

• Because of the distributive property

• Because of the associative property

• Because of the identity property