Factor x^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

You have two choices:

• Use the list of factorizations as described in your textbook and demonstrated in class.
• Use the diamond problem as demonstrated in class.
  

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