factoring equations together, such as x^2 + 17x + 60

[sopapiax3]

I don't know how to factor equations together, such as x^2+17x+60. can someone explain how to factor for me, please?!

 

[skeeter]

Re: factoring

x[sup:3f7qso22]2[/sup:3f7qso22] + 17x + 60 = (x + a)(x + b), where a and b are two numbers whose product is 60 and whose sum is 17.

see if you can figure it out.

also, a link to a lesson ...http://www.themathpage.com/Alg/factoring-trinomials.htm

 

[Denis]

Re: factoring

I don't know how to factor equations together, such as x^2+17x+60.

That's NOT an equation; all equations have an equal sign: x^2 + 17x + 60 = 0