Learn the basic way to factor a trinomial

What is the first step in factoring an expression when there is no GCF?

• Identify it as a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 1

• Find the GCF

• Multiply all terms by 2

• Convert it to a binomial

When factoring a trinomial where a is 1, what should you look for?

• Two numbers that add to give c and multiply to give a

• Two numbers that multiply to give b and add to give c

• Two numbers that add to give a and multiply to give b

• Two numbers that multiply to give c and add to give b

Why must both factors be negative when factoring the expression x^2 - 9x + 14?

• Because c is negative

• Because b is negative

• Because both c and b are negative

• Because both c and b are positive

Which pair of numbers correctly factors the expression x^2 - 9x + 14?

• Negative 14 and negative 1

• Negative 7 and negative 2

• Positive 7 and positive 2

• Positive 14 and positive 1

What is the final factored form of the expression x^2 - 9x + 14?

• (x + 14)(x + 1)

• (x - 7)(x - 2)

• (x - 14)(x - 1)

• (x + 7)(x + 2)