Factoring 14a - Trinomials Part 7

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In this lesson, you will learn how to factor non-basic trinomials into 2 binomials using various methods, including factoring out the greatest common factor first. The lesson also covers how to factor trinomials when the coefficient of the squared variable is negative. One important reminder throughout the lesson is to always check your answer to make sure it multiplies out to the original problem, and that you cannot factor it any further.

Lesson Description:

This is part 7 of factoring non-basic trinomials into 2 binomials. More practice factoring trinomials using various methods. Also covers factoring trinomials when the coefficient of the squared variable is negative, and factoring completely by factoring out the greatest common factor first.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you factor a trinomial with a negative leading coefficient in front of x^2?
  • How do you factor 2 - 5x - 3x^2?
  • How do you factor a trinomial if the terms are in the wrong order?
  • How do you factor trinomials using the box method?
  • How can you check to make sure your factored solution is correct?
  • How do you factor -3x^2 - 5x + 2?
  • How do you factor 10x^3 - 44x^2 + 16x?
  • What is the first step for factoring trinomials?
  • How do you take out the greatest common factor when you have 3 terms or a trinomial?
  • How do you factor a trinomial when the first term has x^3 in it?
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    More advanced trinomials are factored in this lesson using the box method. Trinomials with negative leading coefficients are factored and factoring out the GCF of all terms is explained.