Subject: Mathematics
Book: Maths Mastery
Factoring is a more intuitive method for solving ax² + bx + c = 0 when the polynomial can be expressed as a product of two binomials. For instance, x² + 5x + 6 factors to (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0, giving solutions x = –2 or x = –3. The approach requires identifying two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b. While factoring is not always possible with neat integers, it’s efficient when applicable. This method is widely used in geometry, business break-even analyses, and logic puzzles. Practicing with different coefficients develops a keen sense for pattern recognition and polynomials.
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