Practice Problems ax2 + bx + c Write each problem in factored form.

TRY THIS PROBLEM 3x2 + x - 10

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 3x2 + x - 10 (3x – 5)(x + 2) Look for factors of -30 that sum 1 Slide and Divide (3x – 5)(x + 2)

TRY THIS PROBLEM 4x2 – 8x + 3

Look for factors of 12 that sum -8. CHECK YOUR ANSWER 4x2 – 8x + 3 Look for factors of 12 that sum -8. Slide and Divide (2x – 3)(2x – 1)

ONE LAST PROBLEM TO TRY 6x2 + x - 12

Look for factors of -72 that sum 1. CHECK YOUR ANSWER 6x2 + x - 12 Look for factors of -72 that sum 1. Slide and Divide (2x + 3)(3x – 4)

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