Factor Standard Trinomials for a > 1

Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, and activities to help Algebra and Grade 9 students learn about factoring standard trinomials for a > 1.

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How to factor quadratic equations with no guessing and no trial and error?
Examples:
3x² + 8x + 4
12x² + 7x + 1
5x² + 13x - 6

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Factoring quadratic trinomials using the AC Method
Example:
4x² + 16x + 15

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Factoring Polynomials - Standard Trinomials (Part 1)
Factoring Polynomials of the form ax² + bx + c.
Factor:
2x² + 7x + 5
2x² + 9x - 5
2x² + 9x + 9

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Factoring Polynomials - Standard Trinomials (Part 2)
Factor:
8x² - x - 3
6x² + 13x - 28

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Factoring Polynomials - Standard Trinomials (Part 3)
Factor:
2x² - x - 28

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