When you are given a trinomial, or a quadratic equation, it can be useful to factor the equation for the purposes of canceling and simplifying. Factoring trinomials is easiest when the leading coefficient (the coefficient on the squared term) is one. A more complex situation is factoring trinomials when the leading coefficient is not one. To factor trinomials we use methods that involve finding the factors of their coefficients.

How Do You Factor Trinomials, where A=1?

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When you simplifying complex fractions, factor the numerator and denominator into terms multiplying each other and look for equivalents of one (something divided by itself). Include parenthesis around any expression with a “+” or “-” and if all terms cancel in the numerator, there is still a one (1) there.

How Do You Simplify Complex Fractions?

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How Do You Factor Quadratic Equations?

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There are several ways to solve quadratic equations, one of which is factoring. When we solve quadratic equations by factoring we set one side of the equation to zero, and then factor the quadratic equation, so we can use the zero product property to determine where x = 0.

In addition to solving quadratic equations by factoring, we can also use square roots, the completing the square method, or the quadratic formula.

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