Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient Not Equal to 1 Using the AC Method
Explore the AC method for factoring trinomials where the leading coefficient is not 1 in this comprehensive tutorial by Mario's Math Tutoring. This technique is also known as splitting the middle term.

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23.4K views • Feb 20, 2019

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Learn the ac method of factoring trinomials in this free math tutorial by Mario's Math Tutoring. This is sometimes referred to as splitting the middle term and factoring by grouping.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:43 Example 1 Factor 10x^2 - 7x - 12 Using ac Method of Factoring
2:08 Split Middle Term
2:28 Factor by Grouping
3:20 Example 2 Factor 6x^2 - x - 35 Using ac Method of Factoring
3:50 Writing a Prime Factorization Tree to Analyze the Factors
4:22 Split Middle Term
4:34 Factor by Grouping
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:43 Example 1 Factor 10x^2 - 7x - 12 Using ac Method of Factoring
2:08 Split Middle Term
2:28 Factor by Grouping
3:20 Example 2 Factor 6x^2 - x - 35 Using ac Method of Factoring
3:50 Writing a Prime Factorization Tree to Analyze the Factors
4:22 Split Middle Term
4:34 Factor by Grouping
Related Videos:
Learn How to Factor (Different Types)
https://youtu.be/kAHRBxLhkW8
* Organized List of My Video Lessons to Help You Raise Your Scores & Pass Your Class. Videos Arranged by Math Subject as well as by Chapter/Topic. (Bookmark the Link Below)
http://www.mariosmathtutoring.com/free-math-videos.html
➡️JOIN the channel as a CHANNEL MEMBER at the "ADDITIONAL VIDEOS" level to get access to my math video courses(Algebra 1, Algebra 2/College Algebra, Geometry, and PreCalculus), midterm & final exam reviews, ACT and SAT prep videos and more! (Over 390+ videos)
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Feb 20, 2019
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