Multiply the leading coefficient and the constant that is multiply the first and last numbers together. Expand the expression and clear all fractions if necessary. Given x 2 5x 60 leftx 3rightleftx 2right0 factoring the polynomial leftx 3right0 OR leftx 2right0.
Solving quadratic equations Solve quadratic equations by factorising using formulae and completing the square.
Finally solve each equation separately to find the 2 possible values for x. Decompose the constant term -24 into two factors such that the product of the two factors is equal to -24 and the addition of two factors is equal to the coefficient of x that is 5. Solve the quadratic equation by factoring. Decide if the three terms have anything in common called the greatest common factor or GCF.