CCSS.HSA.REI.B.4.Q.A1.SQE.8 - Solve a quadratic equation x^{2} -5x + 6 by factoring

Sangeetha Pulapaka (last edited 4 years ago) (Expert, Educator @Qalaxia)

STEP 1: Recall on how to factor a quadratic

STEP 2: Solve for x

x^{2} -3x + - 2x + 6

(x^{2}-3x ) + (- 2x +6) =0

x(x-3) - 2( x-3) = 0

x - 2 = 0 or x - 3 = 0

x = 2 or x = 3

Skills to recall:

What is an integer

Integer operations