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

Vocabulary Lesson The easiest way to solve a quadratic equation is to factor the problem. Steps: Make "Y" a zero. list all the factors of "a" in y=ax2+bx+c. List all the factors of "c" in y=ax2+bx+c. 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 a=1 1*1=1 c=1 1*1=1 b=2 1+1=2 0=(x+1)(x+1) or 0=(x+1)2 x=-1 Practice Games Practice Problems Easy Medium Hard