Reread Example 3. Do exercises 71, 73. Reread Example 4. Reread Example 5. Do exercises 81 - 97 odd.
Factoring is a very important part of the following chapters and in future math courses.
Study this section seriously. If you need clarification, explanations or get frustrated then come to the Math Center for assistance. Notice that the coefficient of the x term in the trinomial is equal to the sum of the constant terms of the binomial factors and that the constant term of the trinomial is equal to the product of the constant terms of the binomial factors. Understanding these relationships is extremely useful for factoring trinomials. Read pages 360-363.