Factoring trinomials

Reverse the expansion: x^2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3), including a leading coefficient.

Standards:A-SSE.A.2A-SSE.B.3.a

Try it: three questions

Real questions from the practice bank. Tap an answer to check it.

Sample questions are being prepared. Sign up to practice this skill now.

How this fits in

Factoring trinomials is one skill in the Quadratic Equations unit. Students read the unit lesson, then earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal on their last 10 answers. Medals never go down. A mastered unit comes back for review after 1, 3, 7, 16, and 35 days so it stays learned.

Multiplying binomials
Difference of squares and perfect square trinomials
Solving quadratics by factoring
The quadratic formula
Completing the square
Vertex, axis of symmetry, and graphing parabolas
The discriminant and the number of solutions
Quadratic word problems

Practice factoring trinomials until it sticks

Unlimited fresh questions, hands-on problem types, a tutor while you work, and a review schedule that keeps it learned. Free, no credit card.

Start practicing free