Subject: Mathematics
Book: Maths Mastery
When a quadratic ax²+bx+c has a>1, factoring is trickier. For example, factor 6x²+13x+6. Look for two numbers that multiply to a×c=36 and add to b=13. These are 9 and 4. Rewrite 13x as 9x+4x, group, and factor in pairs: 6x²+9x+4x+6 = 3x(2x+3)+2(2x+3) → (3x+2)(2x+3). This approach helps solve harder quadratics or rational expressions. Proficiency ensures you won’t rely solely on the quadratic formula, letting you elegantly reduce or solve polynomial equations, essential for advanced algebra or geometry tasks involving factorization.
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