1. Factoring a Trinomial with a Front “a” Coefficient
Always Check for a GCF first.
Multiply “a” and “c” terms together.
Find a “Magic Pair” of numbers that multiplies to the new number and still adds to the “b” term.
Split “b” term into magic pair to create 2 ( )
Take GCF of Each ( )
Finish the factoring!
2x2 – 7x - 15

2. Factoring a Trinomial with a Front “a” Coefficient
Always Check for a GCF first.
Multiply “a” and “c” terms together.
Find a “Magic Pair” of numbers that multiplies to the new number and still adds to the “b” term.
Split “b” term into magic pair to create 2 ( )
Take GCF of Each ( )
Finish the factoring!
3x2 + 5x - 2

3. Factoring a Trinomial with a Front “a” Coefficient
Always Check for a GCF first.
Multiply “a” and “c” terms together.
Find a “Magic Pair” of numbers that multiplies to the new number and still adds to the “b” term.
Split “b” term into magic pair to create 2 ( )
Take GCF of Each ( )
Finish the factoring!
4x2 + 12x + 8

4. Factoring a Trinomial with a Front “a” Coefficient
Always Check for a GCF first.
Multiply “a” and “c” terms together.
Find a “Magic Pair” of numbers that multiplies to the new number and still adds to the “b” term.
Split “b” term into magic pair to create 2 ( )
Take GCF of Each ( )
Finish the factoring!
7x2 - 22x + 3