Factoring General Trinomials

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In this lesson you will learn how to factor general trinomials. General trinomials are quadratic trinomials that are not perfect square trinomials. Examples are the following:[br] [math]x^2^{ }-2x-8[/math] [br] [math]2a^2^{ }+3a-4[/math]

Please watch this video tutorial on how to factor general trinomials.

For more examples and additional information about factoring general trinomials, please read the module posted below.

Math8_Q1_Mod2_FactoringPolynomials_Version3

Practice factoring quadratic polynomials. If correct, select New Problem to try again.

Short Quiz

What is the factored form of [math]^{x^2+5x^{ }+4}[/math]?

(x+4)(x+1) (x+2)(x+2) (x+5)(x-1) (x+2)(x+3)

What is the factored form of [math]^{x^2-3x-10}[/math]?

(x-5)(x+2) (x+5)(x+2) (x+5)(x-2) (x-5)(x-2)

The factored form of [math]^{x^2-14x+24}[/math] is-

(x-3)(x-8) (x-4)(x-6) (x-2)(x-12) (x+3)(x+8)

Factoring General Trinomials

Please watch this video tutorial on how to factor general trinomials.

Math8_Q1_Mod2_FactoringPolynomials_Version3

Short Quiz

Information: Factoring General Trinomials