Factor ax^2 + bx + c (CA SS: 11.0)

Here is our factoring algorithm:

Remove the Greatest Monomial Factor
Check for the Difference of Two Squares
Check for a Perfect Square Trinomial
Factor x²+bx+c

Factor ax²+bx+c

Factor by Grouping
ALWAYS FACTOR COMPLETELY

Today, we have to add a box for the diamond because there is a coefficient in front of the quadratic term.  The diamond will find the coefficients of the two linear terms.  See the factoring handout that was passed out in class for specifics.  A copy of the handout is on etusd.org if you have Microsoft Publisher.

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