Basic Algebra/Solving Quadratic Equations/Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

Lesson
The easiest way to solve a quadratic equation is to factor the problem. Steps:
 * 1) Make "Y" a zero.
 * 2) list all the factors of "a" in y=ax2+bx+c.
 * 3) List all the factors of "c" in y=ax2+bx+c.
 * 4) See which factors can be used in such a way that when added or subtracted together they equal "b"

Example Problems
y=x2+2x+1 0=(x+1)(x+1) or 0=(x+1)2 x=-1
 * 1) a=1 1*1=1
 * 2) c=1 1*1=1
 * 3) b=2 1+1=2

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