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1. When factoring first always look for a GCF (greatest common factor). If each term has a greatest common factor, factor it out in from using parenthesis first. This problem does not have a GCF.
2. Next, since this is a trinomial, many times we can factor it down using backwards FOIL (First, Outter, Inner, Last).
3. To do this always put down two sets of parenthesis. (we do this because we are looking to factor into two binomials)
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4. Next we complete the fist term in each set of parenthesis. The first term is simply going to be the variable we are using in the problem. In this problem the variable is q.
(q )(q )
5. Then find the factors of the last term (+12) in which the sum is equal to the coefficient of the middle term (-7). These factors are -3 and -4.
6. Complete the factoring by putting these factors into the second part of the parenthesis.
(q - 3)(q - 4)
* If you want to make sure you are correct, multiply you answer out and see if you get the same trinomial you started with.
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How do you factor 4x plus 12?
It is: 4(x+3)
How do you simplify 2x plus 12?
You can factor it, if you consider that simpler.
Which part of the expression is a factor 12 plus 5( and minus3n and minus8)?
There is no factor of the expression in the question.
Factor of this trinomial x2 plus 19x plus 84?
(x+7)(x+12)
Factor x2 plus 7x plus 12?
=3x * * * * * The correct answer is: x2 + 7x + 12 = (x + 3)(x + 4).
What is the other factor of 2a2 plus 5a plus 12?
The other factor is 1.
How do you factor out the greatest common factor of 12 m plus 60?
12(m + 5)
How can you factor these polynomials completely 24b plus 12b2 plus 12?
12(b + 1)(b + 1)
How do you factor 2x plus 12?
2x+12=2(x+6)
Factor x2 plus 8x plus 12?
(x + 6)(x + 2)
How do you factor 15x2 plus 66x plus 24?
(3x+12)(5x+2)
Factor x2 plus 11x-12?
Assuming the question is written as: x2+11x-12 This would factor to: (x+12)(x-1)
How do you factor 9z plus 12?
3(3z + 4)
How do you factor 12 plus 3q?
3(4 + q)
How do you factor 4x plus 12?
It is: 4(x+3)
How do you simplify 2x plus 12?
You can factor it, if you consider that simpler.
Which part of the expression is a factor 12 plus 5( and minus3n and minus8)?
There is no factor of the expression in the question.
