(Solved) : Discussion Board 582 . . .
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Description
In this discussion, you will explore how to factor a trinomial.
Instructions
Step 1: Respond to the following:
Suppose one of your friends is struggling with the process used to factor a trinomial. You show your friend this formula for a trinomial: ax2 + bc + c where a≠0 and
a≠1
Next, you give your friend this equation as an example:
2×2 + 11x + 12.
Imagine that you go on to instruct your friend on factoring trinomials using this example.
- What do you think is a common mistake that your friend might make when factoring this type of trinomial?
- What advice would you give your friend for avoiding this mistake?
- What would you tell your friend to do in order to check his work after he factored the trinomial?
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