SOLUTION: how to factor a polynomial of the form ax2 + bx + c when a is not equal to 1. Describe both the grouping approach as well as reversing FOIL. Contrast the two methods by means of an

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Question 114698: how to factor a polynomial of the form ax2 + bx + c when a is not equal to 1. Describe both the grouping approach as well as reversing FOIL. Contrast the two methods by means of an example. Discuss which is the best approach and why.
what would be a great way to explain this thanks ? :D
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think that those techniques aren't that useful . Please read my lesson---Factoring trinomials: SHORTCUT!!!
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