12.2.4 - Factors of the form (x + a)(x + b)
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Factor x² + 6x + 8.
💡 Hint: Find two numbers that add to 6 and multiply to 8.
Factor y² + 5y + 6.
💡 Hint: Look for pairs that give product 6.
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What is the product of the roots of x² + 5x + 6?
💡 Hint: Look for numbers that multiply to the constant term.
True or False: The sum of factors of y² + 7y + 12 equals 7.
💡 Hint: Revisit the identities.
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Factor the expression x² - x - 6.
💡 Hint: Identify numbers that both multiply to -6 and add to -1.
Factor 3x² + 12x + 12.
💡 Hint: Find a common factor first!
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