How to Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring
First, make sure the equation is set to 0. Then, factor it into (ax + b)(cx + d) = 0, and solve each part for x.
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You gotta set the equation to 0, then look for two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add up to the coefficient of the x-term. Split them up and factor!
Simple trick: make sure it's set to zero, factor it, and set each factor to zero to find x. Done.
Get the equation to equal zero, split the middle term so it factors into two binomials, and solve for x from there!
Transform the quadratic into x=ax^2+bx+c=0. Factor it to two binomials and find the roots by setting each binomial to zero. That's it!
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