Question
When you are factoring a trinomial with a leading coefficient other than 1, which would be the best thing to do first?
• Multiply each term by -1.
• Find all the factors of the constant term.
• Subtract the constant term.
O Look for a common factor in each term.
• Multiply each term by -1.
• Find all the factors of the constant term.
• Subtract the constant term.
O Look for a common factor in each term.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When factoring a trinomial with a leading coefficient other than 1, the best thing to do first is:
**Look for a common factor in each term.**
Identifying a common factor can simplify the trinomial and make the factoring process easier. Once the common factor is taken out, you can more readily factor the remaining polynomial.
**Look for a common factor in each term.**
Identifying a common factor can simplify the trinomial and make the factoring process easier. Once the common factor is taken out, you can more readily factor the remaining polynomial.