Solving Quadratic Equations (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

Multiply to $c$, add to $b$

$(x + 2)(x - 8)$

Multiply $a \times c$

$(2x + 3)(2x + 1)$

$(p + 1)(6p - 1)$

$(8x + 3)(x + 2)$

Split it using the pair of numbers

Set each factor to zero and solve

$x = 6$ or $x = -\frac{1}{4}$

Equation-solving mode, Polynomial, degree 2

Coefficients $a$, $b$, $c$

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