Understanding Factoring: b & c Positive
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Simple explanation with $(x + 3)(x + 7)$ to form $x^2 + 10x + 21$.
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What are the factors of $x^2 + 7x + 12$?
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Imagine you have a rectangular garden with an area of $x^2 + 7x + 12$ square units. What are the possible dimensions?
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Can you factor $x^2 + 10x + 21$ using the technique for positive $b$ and $c$?
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What are the factors of $x^2 + 13x + 36$?
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