factor each trinomial: m^2 - 9m + 14

[rose1369]

factor each trinomial: m^2 - 9m + 14

 

[Loren]

Re: factor each trinomial

m^2 - 9m + 14
(m + a)(m + b) where a times b must = +14 and the sum of a and b = -9.

Now, find the two numbers that fulfill those requirements. Here are the possibilities that fulfill the first requirement. Which one fulfills the second?

1 x 14
-1 x -14
2 x 7
-2 x -7

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Re: factor each trinomial

for a quick review, got to:

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/factquad.htm