How to factor a trinomial when your middle and constant are negative

The video tutorial covers the process of factoring binomials, focusing on handling negative products and middle terms. It introduces the diamond method as a tool for factoring and provides tips for solving problems with negative numbers. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationship between multiplication and addition in factoring, particularly when dealing with negative values.

Explain the process of factoring a quadratic expression into two binomials.

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What is the diamond method mentioned in the text, and how is it used in factoring?

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What are the two numbers that multiply to give -6 and add to give -1?

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How do you determine which number should be negative when factoring?

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What is the significance of having a negative last term in a quadratic expression?

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