SOLUTION: Explain, in your own words, how factoring is used to solve quadratic equations. Demonstrate the process with an example.

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Explain, in your own words, how factoring is used to solve quadratic equations. Demonstrate the process with an example.      Log On


   

Question 485200: Explain, in your own words, how factoring is used to solve quadratic equations. Demonstrate the process with an example.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just factor the quadratic and set either factor equal to zero. e.g. x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0 factors to (x+2)(x+1) = 0, x = -2, or x = -1.