What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression of the form ax² + bx + c, where a > 1?

Multiply the leading coefficient 'a' by the constant term 'c'.

Explain the purpose of 'factoring by grouping' in the context of factoring quadratic expressions.

Factoring by grouping allows us to factor out common binomial factors after rewriting the middle term.

Name: Factoring Quadratics When a>1
Author: Insta~Lesson

10th Grade · Math · 90 min

I can factor quadratic expressions where the leading coefficient is greater than 1.

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