Factoring Trinomials: The Grouping Method (1.8.4)

Question 1

• A quadratic trinomial

Answer 1

• A quadratic trinomial is a polynomial with three terms where the greatest exponent is two.

Question 2

Standard Form of a Quadratic Expression

Answer 2

ax^2 + bx + c.

Question 3

Factoring a trionomial

Answer 3

Step 1: Factor a GCF from the trinomial, if possible

Step 2: Identify two factors of ac whose sum is b