#Factoring A Variable ( Algebra )

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@gusty sparrow You must find 2 numbers that added give 18 and multiplied give 72

x^2 + (6+12)x + (6 * 12)
x^2 + (18)x + (72)

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factoring is (x+6)(x+12)

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understand?

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is different

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it's complicated with 3 numbers

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you must use the quadratic formula

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because with the previous technique you have to guess the numbers

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yes

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wait

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you know how to use the quadratic formula?

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a = 9
b = 12
c = 4

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xd

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To solve this it is necessary to know how to use the quadratic formula