Algebra Practice Pages

Lesson 2-5: Factoring Helper

Instructions:
  1. This program factors trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c.
  2. Put each coefficient (a, b, and c) in the corresponding input box.
  3. Click on "Show the Problem" to be sure the correct problem has been entered.
  4. Use the hints to help you factor.
  5. Click on "Show the Answer" to check your work.
 

Enter a: Enter b: Enter c: 
ax2 + bx + c is: 
Possible factors for a are:
Possible factors for c are:
Use these factors for a: 
If your problem "cannot factor", try this link for decimal real number and imaginary number solutions to your problem!
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Use these factors for c: 
The answer is: 

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