This problem deceived me so hard, am I stupid? Factoring & quadratic formula, Reddit r/Homeworkhelp

[@bprpmathbasics]

New mechanic just dropped!! 196-182*0.5=7!! Most Redditors didn't get this. r/unexpectedfactorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LMeIOql7-iZqs

[@beanureeves9650]

wouldn't you do order of operations a.k.a. 196 - (mult first: 182 * 0.5 or 1/2) = ...not 7. 196 - 182/2 = 196 - 91 = 105

[@CreatJerem5]

Not understanding something doesn't make you stupid, you just didn't know it yet. Especially if it's math, it can be pretty difficult sometimes...

[@narayandaschowdhury4425]

Right! I learned quadric equation at 9th grade

[@flaregod9563]

@@narayandaschowdhury4425 my uncle taught it to me in the 7th grade

[@cacalightx]

@@flaregod9563 claps for u buddy

[@stevenhthe21st]

@@flaregod9563 Well, if you managed to remember or use it at all the next 2 years, cool

[@yinnky]

imo there should be 2 different words for being stupid: for not knowing something and for needing more time (or being unable to independent of efforts) to understand something in everyday speech both are called stupid

[@GIRGHGH]

I know it looks harder but I find the formula way simpler to use. It's the same solution for every quadratic question and you just swap the numbers. Once I memorized it and got practice everything flowed out smoother and I never got a question wrong again

[@pon1]

Yes, best part is that it involves no guesswork, the formula just works :), but sometimes teachers will want you to use the other methods and factoring can be useful in other ways as well.

[@Matik182]

I'm from Slovakia, and we didn't even be taught to use first method (by factoring), we directly were taught quadratic formula

[@PRScrewdriver16]

same

[@MuhDog]

The quadratic formula is very useful but it is also important to learn the completing the square method. This method will be required for putting quadratic equations from standard form into vertex form and for putting circle equations from general form into standard form.

[@xxgn]

@@MuhDog Once you know the roots, you can use them as a way of completing the square. If you want this process to be more mechanical, you need to normalize the equation (i.e., set a to 1 by dividing by a) first.

[@joshuahillerup4290]

I almost always just use the quadratic formula to factor a quadratic

[@Raihan_Badat]

Same

[@Mathemagical55]

I always calculate the discriminant b^2 - 4ac to determine whether it factorises or not. If it does then the square root of the discriminant is a hint to what the factors are.

[@sploofmcsterra4786]

That's good, you should do that if you need to do it quick. But being able to derive the quadratic formula gives a much deeper understanding, and gives you a more flexible approach that doesn't rely so much on rote memory

[@athrv._.]

Do you know the middle term splitting method?

[@Raihan_Badat]

@@athrv._. that’s one way to call the factorisation method

[@dominikdanda7863]

I'm an upper year canadian engineering major and I watched this whole video. no idea why but Im glad these resources exist for others :) mathematical literacy is really important!

[@enriquecubanito3788]

😂

[@metallsnubben]

Even if I already know how to solve the problems, I'm learning a lot about _how to teach/explain_ it!

[@Cushiondude]

I did the same thing. I know how to solve this. I'm 31 and haven't been tested on this part of math in a long time, but I am thinking how this might help my younger sister who is learning this type of stuff currently.

[@danielpark8245]

lmfao i'm a second year biomedical engineer and i have a dif eq exam in abt 50 minutes... i also have no idea why i watched this

[@MightyBiffer]

I have a masters in mathematics and I watched this whole video. The I looked in the comments and saw that I had already watched this video before and left a comment.

[@rievenailo]

I just realized that having a 4 year old means i have roughly 10 years to relearn this stuff to help her with her math classes

[@grey5751]

That's a realization to be proud of, shows what matters to you. Thank you for sharing.

[@meijuta]

Its always slightly impressive that he can switch between markers with one hand

[@Tantalus010]

That was my big takeaway. I mean, I already knew the math, so when I noticed that he was writing in two different colors with the same hand, that became my focus for the rest of the video. He's slick, palming a second marker so that he can quickly switch like that.

[@hypnodink]

...while explaining the math.

[@ZipplyZane]

bprp literally stands for "black pen, red pen." Those are the colors he most often has in one hand.

[@jules1593]

oh my god hahaha i was just thinking the same thing... ive never seen a teacher that does that so seamlessly

[@HashimotoDatsu]

Hey, I completely forgot about this! I just looked at it and thought it was -2. I'm glad I clicked on the video to check. It's been 16 years since I've thought about the quadratic formula. Still had the equation drilled into my brain lol. Great refresher!

[@fabo-desu]

I’m not trying to shame you or anything, but how do you get that? Bcz I just got out of high school so these formulas are still really fresh for me. Again, not trying to shame or disrespect you

[@HashimotoDatsu]

@fabo-desu A lot happens in life after school and if you aren't using the knowledge and keeping those neurons freshly connected it can fade. I got my answer by solving it like a quick puzzle in my head. However, I always check to make sure I'm right because I know some things blur together. A good example is Pokémon Red Version. I can still recall where every Pokémon and invisible item is (even the Pokémon levels you can find in certain areas), but I recently got stuck for a couple of minutes in the Dark Cave without flash and ran into a couple unnecessary fights, which never happened a kid. Last time I played the Red version had been 20 years ago. Even though I remembered almost everything, there are pieces of memory that stay dormant until you have to re-access it. Once he mentioned setting it up as a quadratic equation, it clicked back for me. I just haven't seen a quadratic equation since 10th grade for pure math problems. A bit of physics in college as well, but I only took a semester before going into the Navy for Electronics Technician. You don't really need to know quadratic equations or Calculus to take electrical measurements, replace resistors and capacitors, or work on computers. Hell, these days I do IT work. That's why I try to keep myself sharp when I see things like this. If I didn't, I would never think about it. Hope that makes sense! I was pretty on point with stuff from highschool until about 27ish. I'm 33 now.

[@DarkDragonRus]

That's pretty intuitive, you try to gor for integers, 1 is too smal, 2 gives you 8+2=6 so it's too big but then you see that just changing +2 to +(-2) makes it's right and it doesn't matter if the number is negative if it's in even power since - x - is + as well as + x + is a + too.

[@Nachtschicht1]

@@DarkDragonRusThat's exactly my thought process after seeing the preview-picture, but it only really works with relatively easy numbers, so I'm still happy to have seen the video to refresh a little bit of math-knowledge.

[@JaxonRabbit]

Same, same, 15 years since I've had to do a quadratic equation but I love maths and use probabilities and factors every single day of my life but going back to the hard stuff, really wrinkled my brain for a minute, feels good.

[@Tobiichi]

I click these because I'm interested in the maths, then I get completely mesmerised by the effortless pen juggling. Every, single, time.

[@johnbartholf777]

I wish this channel had been around when I was taking these classes. I am genuinely grateful there are people out there who love math and can do math. I'm not one of them. Godspeed, everyone else!

[@PatClevenger0709]

I'm a 49 year old engineer and I watched the whole video. I automatically do the quadratic formula since it's just easier for me.

[@drigondii]

I always have to solve for the quadratic formula because I can never remember it, so I default to factoring. I'm a 32-year-old engineer 😅

[@trollfacereaction-f3x]

√49😂

[@JimmyMatis-h9y]

cheating! lol

[@sacksj]

This channel is absolutely brilliant! I excelled at math throughout high school, did it at a University level to some degree and forgot how to solve something so basic. My mind was just substituting numbers but completely forgot I could go negative or fractions. Love your work!

[@Dumpy332]

The way I used factor method is to calculate ac and guess its factors which sum to b. In this example , I found ac = -12. I then tried to think of factors of -12 which adds up to b=1 . The factors were found to be 4 and -3. 2x^2 +x -6 =0 2x^2 +4x -3x -6 =0 2x (x +2) -3(x +2) =0 (2x -3)(x +2) =0

[@Guido125]

This is exactly how I solve it as well. Seems much simpler!

[@DriverDad58]

After using the "guess and check" method for years, I learned the method @Dumpy332 outlined here. I HATE guess and check for ANY math. An algorithm that always works is MUCH better. Having said that, I had a student that always used the quadratic formula no matter what, and I couldn't talk her out of it. She's a lawyer now so I guess it worked for her :) As an aside, I always tell my students that the difference between "hard" and "easy" is that you know how to do the easy stuff but don't know how to do the hard stuff. At least I've found that true for many, many things, even beyond math.

[@Dumpy332]

Other way to solve is by completing the square which has no guesswork and is basis of quadratic formula: 2x^2 +x -6 =0 x^2 + x/2 -3 =0 x^2 + 2(1/4)x + 1/16 - 1/16 - 3 =0 (x + 1/4)^2 - 49/16 =0 (x + 1/4)^2 - (7/4)^2 =0 (x + 1/4 + 7/4) (x + 1/4 - 7/4) = 0 (x + 2)( x - 3/2) =0

[@YabiHanaki]

@@Dumpy332u divide 2 side to 2 xD. In my country we have one person trying to solve 1 math ex with more than 20 different way lmao. Math is crazy fr

[@SecularMentat]

I love seeing the fundamentals as well as the hard stuff that's difficult to explain. If for no other reason so I won't forget how the basics are done. Keep up the great work BPRP.

[@orisphera]

Shortcut: the even term can't be the lower one. If it was, the middle term would be even. If the product is irreducible, so are the terms. Whenever a and c have a common factor, you should put it in the x-term of one and the 1-term of the other. (If it's in a power, you shouldn't split it. This only applies to common factors. If there are multiple, you can put one in a fixed place and consider cases for the others. Or you can use the formula)

[@d4TheViewer]

Original Question: 2x^2 + x = 6 You can either factor (if possible), or use the quadratic formula. Before we try the quadratic formula, let’s see if the equation factors. Factor: 2x^2 + x = 6 2x^2 + x - 6 = 0 Because the leading coefficient is ≠ 1, we have to find a number that multiplies to be a * c: a = 2, c = -6 2 * -6 = -12 And that adds to be = b: b = 1 Those numbers give us 4 and -3 (4*-3=-12, 4-3=1) (2x^2 + 4x) - 1(3x - 6) = 0 2x(x + 2) - 3(x + 2) = 0 (2x - 3) (x + 2) = 0 Solve for X: 2x - 3 = 0 2x = 3 x = (3/2) Check: 2(3/2)^2 + (3/2) = 6 2(9/4) + (6/4) = 6 (18/4) + (6/4) = 6 (24/4) = 6 6 = 6 ✔️ (3/2) is a valid answer Solve for X: x + 2 = 0 x = -2 Check: 2(-2)^2 + (-2) = 6 2(4) - 2 = 6 8 - 2 = 6 6 = 6 ✔️ -2 is a valid answer Final Answer: x = (3/2), (-2)

[@skwbusaidi]

This is easier than tik tok method because you do not have to guess. Only think of two numbers that thier product is ac ( here -12) and thier sum is b ( here is 1) . The answer in this case -3 & 4 and use this to split the factor of x . The good thing is that the order does not matter and it will work. I will use diffrent order 2x^2-3x + 4x-6=0 x(2x-3) + 2( 2x-3)=0 (2x-3)(x+2)=0 x =3/2 , x =-2

[@ToppledTurtle834]

Still don't know why it's kadebthis difficult. Just say itvis equal to x^2 +0.5x = 3 = (x + 0.25)^2 - 0.25^2 = 3 = (x + 0.25)^2 = 3.0625 = x + 0.25 = sqrt( 3.0625) or - sqrt( 3.0625) So x = 1.5 or x= - 2

[@KiraKage]

Nice use of Chat GPT 😅

[@TheKnowledgeOfScience]

​@@KiraKage yes 😂😂

[@GaminghunterYTOfficial]

I did it that way

[@kchez110]

So much fun! Just discovered this channel. I’ve always loved math. Now in my 60s, Ph.D. chemist.

[@bprpmathbasics]

Thank you!!

[@NicholasAguirre-j4k]

I always found the cross method to be my go to for solving quadratics, wherein you draw a little X and on the top you multiply the constants a by c, and on the bottom you put b. Then you ask yourself what two numbers multiply to give you the top, and at the same time what two numbers add up to give you the bottom? in this case, we would have 2x^2+x-6 = 0, so the top would be -12 and the bottom would be 1. You can just go through all the various factors of 12 in your head (sometimes if the number is large it can take a bit), but the only combination that works would be -3 and 4 (-3*4=-12, -3+4=1), and that would be your -3x+ 4x terms, which you would then group and factor to give you the two factors.

[@NicholasAguirre-j4k]

In a similar vein, I did a similar process for FOILing (which I realize years later is actually a geometric method for showing it lol), where you draw yourself a "railroad" or "box" of the two factors and you multiply the terms in the little box by column and row, and add them up

[@hardstuck6200]

unfortunately the cross method doesn't work with all quadratics, which is why i find completing the square so much easier - it not only tells you the turning point of a quadratic, but also allows you to solve it and find both real and imaginary solutions - much like the quadratic formula.

[@anujaamarasekara9513]

​​@@hardstuck6200The completing square method works on everything cause they aren't dependent on the discriminent while for factoring with the cross method requires the discriminent to be less than 0

[@hardstuck6200]

@@anujaamarasekara9513 i know thats what i said

[@anujaamarasekara9513]

@@hardstuck6200 fair enough, my mistake

[@AndyJablonski]

You explain things so well. Thank you. I’ve always been good at math but factoring never clicked for me. Now I understand it better. Thank you

[@bprpmathbasics]

Thank you!

[@Duraludon884]

When I learned the quadratic formula, my teacher had us sing it to the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel." As silly as it may have felt at the time, I guarantee none of us will ever forget "x = -b plus or minus the square root of b² - 4ac, all over 2a"!

[@johnwalker1058]

Same. My eighth grade algebra teacher used the same technique to teach us the quadratic formula.

[@pi_xi]

There is a German rapper named DorFuchs, who makes songs about mathematics (he has a PHD in that subject). He also has a very catchy song about the pq formula, which is a simplified version of the abc formula after normalizing the coefficients.

[@ndwrestler]

I have zero use for any of this information. I'm almost 8 years into my career of treating people with pain which requires zero math. I still found myself watching this entire video and subbing. Something about it was just captivating. Maybe I'll be able to use this information when I'm helping my kids. Thanks!

[@abominationdesolation8322]

Eh? You don't deal with dosages, thresholds, and body weight proportions?

[@ndwrestler]

@@abominationdesolation8322 Yes, but in a more nuanced way. I don't need to run equations or math to come up with things that I use. I utilize mostly a graded exposure approach and adjust it based on symptom/movement response. I know there's underlying math in there somewhere haha, but I don't have to actively do any of it in my head or on paper.

[@jb_1971]

It's good for the brain and you need your brain :P

[@khavinajaysaravanan4771]

Here's how Indian students do it: 2x² + x = 6 (Bringing 6 from R.H.S to L.H.S) 2x² + x - 6 = 0 (Splitting middle term) 2x² + 4x - 3x - 6 = 0 (Taking 2x as common in the first and second term and 3 as common in the third and fourth term) (x + 2)(2x - 3) = 0 Hence, x = -2 (or) x = 3/2

[@gameknowledgeandit8934]

this is such a long way to do it and involes a lot of guessing in breaking the middle term. the best way to do it is either by this way or by simply using quadratic formula

[@MarieAnne.]

@@gameknowledgeandit8934 This is actually not much longer than factoring when leading coefficient is 1. For example, to factor x² + x − 6 = 0. we need to find factors of −6 that add up to 1. These are −2 and 3. so we get: x² + x − 6 = 0 (x − 2) (x + 3) = 0 x = 2 or x = −3 Similarly, to factor *_4x² − 5x − 6 = 0,_* we need to find factors of (4)(−6) = −24 that add up to −5 These are −8 and 3. so we split up middle term −5x into (−8x+3x) and get: 4x² − 5x − 6 = 0 4x² − 8x + 3x − 6 = 0 4x (x − 2) + 3 (x − 2) = 0 (x − 2) (4x + 3) = 0 x = 2 or x = −3/4 Using quadratic formula, which requires more arithmetic (and which I personally find more prone to minor miscalculations that can lead to erroneous results) we get: 4x² − 5x − 6 = 0 x = (−(−5) ± √(5²−4(4)(−6))) / (2*4) x = (5 ± √(25+96)) / 8 x = (5 ± √121) / 8 x = (5 ± 11) / 8 x = (5+11)/8 = 16/8 = 2 or x = (5−11)/8 = −6/8 = −3/4 And using the tic-tac-toe method shown in video, we get factors of 4x = (x)(4x) or (2x)(2x) and factors of −6 = (−1)(6) or (−2)(3) or (−3)(2) or (−6)(1), leading us to potentially having to check all of the following: (x−1)(4x+6) (x−2)(4x+3) (x−3)(4x+2) (x−6)(4x+1) (x+6)(4x−1) (x+3)(4x−2) (x+2)(4x−3) (x+1)(4x−6) (2x−1)(2x+6) (2x−2)(2x+3) (2x−3)(2x+2) (2x−6)(2x+1) Yes, the solution we need is 2nd on this list. But if we had to solve 4x² − 10x − 6 = 0 then the correct solution would be last on this list.

[@gameknowledgeandit8934]

@@MarieAnne. soo unnecessary checking . 😭 i dont have time, if you dont have calculator I'd still use quadratic equation

[@helgefan8994]

In Germany we usually get taught a slightly different formula with only two variables p and q, after dividing the equation by 2 (in this case). x^2 + p x + q = 0 The 2 solutions then are: x = -p/2 +/- sqrt((p/2)^2 - q) EDIT (removing accidental strike-through): x = - p/2 +/- sqrt((p/2)^2 - q)

[@silentguy123]

I always find it weird seeing that much more complex formula compared to our "just divide by a first" approach 🤷‍♂

[@helgefan8994]

@@silentguy123 The formatting messed up the formula, so that was probably a bit confusing. Actually I used that formula to work out both solutions in my head after just looking at the thumbnail. In my opinion it's a bit easier to remember than the a-b-c formula, but it may just be because that's what I was taught. Here are the steps I did in detail: 2 x^2 + x - 6 = 0 divide by 2 to get rid of the factor in front of x^2: x^2 + (1/2) x - 3 = 0 So p = 1/2 and q = -3. Now substitute p and q into the formula (from my original comment) to get x1 and x2 = - 1/2/2 +/- sqrt((1/4)^2 + 3) = - 1/4 +/- sqrt(1/16 + 3) = - 1/4 +/- sqrt(1/16 + 48/16) = - 1/4 +/- sqrt(49)/sqrt(16) = - 1/4 +/- 7/4 So x1 = - 1/4 + 7/4 = 6/4 = 3/2 and x2 = - 1/4 - 7/4 = - 8/4 = - 2 :-)

[@TheMasterGreen]

whenever I see videos where teachers try and explain fundamental concepts I always notice things that they could improve on so their explanation is clearer and easier to comprehend, however here I think everything you said and more importantly HOW you said it was perfection. Something I hope I can also do in the near future

[@bprpmathbasics]

Thank you!

[@benrosenthal4273]

​@@bprpmathbasicsI agree this was a great video, but one small thing I think could've been helpful is a short explanation of why you set to 0 in factoring to get answers.

[@nerysghemor5781]

@@benrosenthal4273For me that’s where the graphical method comes in: I remembered all of a sudden that this is a parabola and what’s “0” is the value of y. The two solutions for x are where the parabola hits the x axis on each side on the way down. Also, other properties of the curve like how many inflection points or its shape drive the equation. I am very good at manipulating images and visually represented math/geometric concepts in my head…not as great with handling the nitty gritty number crunching, or dealing with garbage teachers throw out without them plotting out what’s going on visually first.

[@zerg539]

I have been tutoring and teaching algebra for nearly twenty years and a random guy on KZbin teaches me a way to show how to figure out factor terms in a quadratic that is so much easier.

[@0bm31770]

I would have loved to have had you as my math teacher in college. I'm retired and don't need to do any math, but I enjoy your lessons.

[@programaths]

2x²+x-6=0 We know that parabola are symmetric. So, for a well chosen "u", we have: f(u-x)=f(u+x) a(u-x)²+b(u-x)+c=a(u+x)²+b(u+x)+c -2aux-bx=2aux+bx (skipped same terms) -4aux-2bx=0 Let set x=1 to solve for u and simplify. 2au+b=0 u=-b/2a So, -b/2a is where our vertical axis of symmetry pass. Now, our solutions have to be on either side of -b/2a or -1/4 2x²+x-6=0 => x²+x/2-3=0 (x-a)(x-b)=x²-(a+b)x+ab ab=-3 a+b=-1/2 (-1/4+t)(-1/4-t)=-3 1/16-t²=-3 t²-1/16=3 t²=49/16 t=7/4 -1/4+7/4=6/4=1/2 -1/4-7/4=-8/4=-2

[@TheAwesomeAnan]

I am in 8th grade and I did it exactly how you did, but just a correction. 7/4-1/4=6/4=3/2 not 1/2.

[@programaths]

@@TheAwesomeAnan That was the most complex part ^^

[@TheAwesomeAnan]

@@programaths lol

[@epikherolol8189]

​@@TheAwesomeAnandamn in my country 8th grade has pythogoras theorem and comparing numbers... Like ratio and % We learnt parabola and symmetric functions in 11th

[@programaths]

​@@epikherolol8189Same in Belgium and we are the 13th in PISA ranking. We can solve problems like "By operating only on denominator, augment 5/7 by its 2/3". Ratio are much more complicated than quadratics. That's because you can get away with one formula for quadratics, or using the above or completing the square. On the other side, proportions requires a variety of concepts and more adaptability. 5 machines do 5 widgets in 5 minutes, how many times do 10 machines to do 10 widgets? To make a glass of grenadine, you need 1 volume of sirup and 7 volume of water. How much sirup do you need for 1L? One person takea 30 minutes to do a task. Another person takes 40 minutes to do a task. If they work toghether, how long would it take for them to do the same task? Convert 100kph in mps. A person walking at 5kph on a 100m long conveyor belt. He takes 5 minutss to go back an forth. How fast is the conveyor belt? And also, look for a video about how to calculate base tax in Belgium that I posted on my channel. You can see that each problem need a different way to approach it and I didn't even touch the geometric aspect. (Thales and similar triangles) We push quadratics down the line to do them at the same time as more advanced algebra when we study function (limits, assymptotes, derivatives...)

[@pon1]

The quadratic formula is very interesting, you can analyse what happens in the square root with different values and it will reveal some amazing things :)

[@bjornfeuerbacher5514]

What "amazing things" do you mean?

[@Ribulose15diphosphat]

@@bjornfeuerbacher5514 Positive: Two Reel Solution Zero: One Reel Solution Negative: Two Complex Solutions.

[@bjornfeuerbacher5514]

@@Ribulose15diphosphat And what's amazing about that? That's standard, quite basic knowledge.

[@dimwitted-fool]

@@bjornfeuerbacher5514might be amazing to someone who didn’t know it before. There was a time where you didn’t know it, and I bet you would’ve found it cool when you learned it. So unnecessarily condescending!

[@bjornfeuerbacher5514]

@@dimwitted-fool Probably I misinterpreted him, I thought he meant that this would be amazing for BlackpenRedpen - and I think we agree that BlackpenRedpen has already known that for a long time. ;)

[@austinfu2102]

I equally hate all those teachers who just throw the quadratic equation to their students without explaining what is it, why is it and without introducing the concept of discriminant. The formula is just a big lump of algebra without those explanations. the discriminant which I usually call Δ, is the bit under the square root. Meaning Δ=b²-4ac. It is so useful as it tells you how many real root you should expect. If Δ＞0, expect 2 real root, thanks to the ± in front of the square root. If Δ=0, expect only one real root and if Δ＜0, expect no real root. This serve as a really good gatekeeper for your answer. and pkus, the formula is now as short as (-b±√Δ)/2. A bit easier to remember now isn't it.

[@Llanchlo]

Absolutely. You should never give out the formula. Once students have basic algebra you introduce simple factorable quadratics, staring with those with integer solutions, and methods such as "completing the square. Once they understand how to do that they should be able to work out the formula by applying those methods to ax2+bx+c=0. Not all will master this but I guarantee that those who cannot will never need it !

[@Dormazain]

What was the deceiving thing about the formula? Is there something to trip over?

[@godlyvex5543]

I thought the answer is 1.5 and other people seem to think the answer is -2, so I probably hit the trap, whatever it is. But I don't see how 1.5 could be wrong.

[@am_small]

@@godlyvex5543 those are the two answers, they are both correct

[@itskarl7575]

I only ever knew to use the quadratic formula. It never occurred to me that you could also solve by factoring.

[@miketheant1107]

Tbh looking at this here I'd say the quadratic formula would be easier and less likely to lead to mistakes, especially in real world scenarios.

[@SonOfZeusGaming]

We only learned the Quadratic formula in school, but I had a friend in that class that did Kumon and there they're also taught quadratic factoring. ofc if you learn the Formula you can do it all, and that's why the school only went with that, but damn factoring simple looking quadratics are so much faster tests become a lot easier. One of the few things from basic school that I kept hardcoded in my brain. I looked at this equation and took me 4 seconds to solve it. If you like Math (or is just quick calculator), I advise everyone to learn both ways cuz factoring speeds solving up so much you end up having way more time to solve the problematic (non factoring) ones.

[@thesimulator7]

I really appreciate that you showed how the first method of factoring can still work with coefficients on the x^2. Whenever I saw that in my math class I got so confused because my teachers never showed us how to factor with coefficients like that, they just immediately pointed to the quadratic formula.

[@conlanger]

0:53 isn’t it equal to 0, not 6

[@bprpmathbasics]

Ah yes! I said it wrong in the video but luckily I wrote it down correctly 😊

[@AcieAceSha45]

What we usually do is use the ac method if there is a coefficient with x². Here's how: 1. Transpose the number 6 to make it 0. So it will become 2x² + x - 6 = 0 2. Multiply the a and c terms (hence the ac method). (2)(6) = 12 3. The equation would look something like this: x² + x - 12 = 0 4. Find terms that when you multiply it becomes -12, and the sum is 1 (or factor). 4 and -3 are factors: (4)(3) = 12, & 4 + (-3) = 1 5. Your equation should look like this: (x + 4)(x - 3) = 0 6. Do the Zero Product Property on getting the roots. x + 4 = 0 x = -4 x - 3 = 0 x = 3 7. Lastly, divide the roots with the previous coefficient of a, which is 2. x = -4/2 --> -2 x = 3/2 There's your answer! Feel free to use this method, I find it way easier, and our Math teacher says that this is a shortcut if ever you're given a limited time in class to answer.

[@LAK_770]

I did it in my head successfully, it’s -2, but honestly I might not be able to solve it on paper if the mental math were harder. I’m getting stumped on what you can actually do to isolate the x cleanly

[@adamnevraumont4027]

I sort of like throwing away the quadratic formula and always complete the square. So we aim for x^2 + 2 B x = C, here B=1/4 and C=3. Then we add B^2 to both sides. x^2 +2Bx +B^2 = C+B^2. The left is just (x+B)^2 (x+B)^2=C+B^2 (X+1/4)^2=3+1/16=49/16 Taking the square root: (X+1/4)= +/- sqrt(49/16) X+1/4= +/-7/4 X=3/2 or -2 (X-3/2)(X+2) we divided by 2 originally, so throw that in: (2X-3)(X+2) The quadratic formula is just a memorized version of that. But it isn't much faster than doing it by hand.

[@Austin_B626]

You could also do the method where you multiply a and c to get 12, see what mumbers add to +1 and multiply to 12 (-3 and 4) then substitute them jn for +1 to get 2x²+4x-3x-6. Split them apart (mentally) to get (2x²+4x)(3x-6) factor to get 2x(x+2)-3(x+2) to get the final answer (2x-3)(x+2). Then it's as simple as mental addition.

[@battleclover9537]

I’m grateful that I haven’t had to use this for anything in my life outside of a math class

[@Algebrian_Guy]

The method where you factored the thing is called "Middle term splitting" as I was taught. It is the same thing but instead focusing on the first and last term, we focus on the Middle term. In this example 2x^2 + x - 6, we first multiply the coeffecient of the first term and multiply it with the constant (2 and -6) to get -12. Then we have to find two coffecients of x so that when they are added, they give x as the sum, and also multiply to give -12 as product. In this case, they are (+3 and -4) and (-3 and +4). Then we split the middle term (x) in this way (2x^2 -3x +4x + 6) and then the equation is solved further, (2x^2 - 3x)(4x + 6) = 0, which will be solved to get both answers as you showed.

[@malindemunich2883]

But (2x^2 - 3x)(4x + 6) = 0 is not the same as (2x^2 - 3x + 4x + 6) = 0. The first results in 8x^3 - 12x^2 + 12x^2 - 18x = 0 => 8x^3 -18x = 0. This results in answers of x = 0, x = 3/2, x = -3/2.

[@Algebrian_Guy]

@@malindemunich2883 My mistake lol, it will actually be (2x^2 - 3x) + (4x + 6). It is a factoring trick that I was taught

[@richfutrell753]

He forgot to factor out the x, but he remembered the jist of the method correctly

[@malindemunich2883]

@@richfutrell753 - Yeah, I wasn't trying to be hostile. I honestly hadn't seen that method before and was trying to see what would be the correct next step, so the idea is to eliminate the additional x from the original factor set? That seems reasonable. In other words, (just to clarify, because I am interested), his initial result of two factor sets would be correct excepting that you don't include the x on the second term of the first factor, not his correction of using the addition sign between them, yes? Because that seems to then create the correct solution.

[@Algebrian_Guy]

@@malindemunich2883 Even the greats make mistakes. I will look out for any mistakes in the future

[@earth2k66]

Bruh, I used to solve these in seconds when I was in grade 8, now that I have done masters in biology, this looks the hardest thing, when I can't remember how to solve it. 😭😭 Love the dose of nostalgia when listening to your detailed explanation of each step.

[@zionfultz8495]

I am very happy with myself for finding the solutions in my head. First I tried +2, and got 8=6, so I saw that -2 would work by guessing. Then to get the other I used the quadratic formula (to a degree since I knew one solution I didn't need to do full version) and got 1.5

[@Aracuss]

Same, took me 10 seconds and I am not a genius ...

[@godlyvex5543]

I only found the 1.5 one, I never considered using negative numbers.

[@TheSoup222222]

me, 20 years old, employed, no need for quadratic formula, haven't taken math classes in years, watching this video bc i love this guy's voice

[@Oliver_DaNinja]

Going through school and actually learning how to do these problems that are considered tricky without needing the explanation is the biggest flex (I’ll never use this again).

[@Eluderatnight]

I don't recall ever doing factoring and I got all the way through dif eq and calc3. I feel cheated.

[@thenonsequitur]

Calculus is way more useful than quadratic factorizations. I am 20 years removed from school and I still remember how to do calculus (including multivariable differential equations) and I still remember the quadratic formula but ask me to factor a quadratic now and I'm deer in headlights.

[@steveeckman7578]

Solve by completing the square! 2x^2+x=6 clear the leading coefficient: /2 x^2+1/2x=3 make a perfect square by adding half the middle term squared to both sides: + 1/16 x^2+1/2x+1/16=49/16 left side is now a perfect square as follows (x+1/4)^2=49/16 clear the ^2: square root x+1/4=±7/4 move the 1/4 x=-1/4±7/4 clean it up x=-2 or 3/2 Fun times!

[@Dangerousdaze]

I know you get this all the time but I really *do* wish you'd been my maths teacher in school!

[@bprpmathbasics]

Thank you for your nice comment!

[@lazydadsgarage]

I love that you did a simple problem that's still tricky to those of us that have been in some advanced math for a while

[@sheetalverma5829]

The method of middle term splitting is very common in india and we have vedic method of factoring all this is a class 7 maths in india

[@sheetalverma5829]

India wale like kare

[@DrupamHojaisa-xg8of]

Mujhe nahi pata tha ki middle term ko split karna vedic method hai😮

[@sheetalverma5829]

Yes it is a vedic method

[@acetylsalicylicacid]

Here you don't have to resort to the quadratic equation. There is an interesting way to solve this that my teacher taught me a while ago. I'll write the steps below. Subtract 6 from both sides. 2x^2+x-6=0 Multiply the leading coefficient (2) with -6. x^2+x-12=0 Factor using the factors -3 and 4. (x-3)(x+4)=0 Divide the constants by the 2 that we originally multiplied them with. (x-1.5)(x+2)=0 Set each part equal to 0 and solve. x = 1.5 (3/2), x = -2

[@dynaspinner64]

Judging by the picture i thought this was supposed to be a trick question because if you flip the image upside down, it looks like e = x + e^xe 😅

[@munteanucatalin9833]

That one is also easy to solve

[@dynaspinner64]

@@munteanucatalin9833 I know about Euler's number and its value but idk if it has some special properties or something when it occurs in exponents. So I'm not sure how to solve it yet.

[@munteanucatalin9833]

@@dynaspinner64 That equation is a basic type of Omega function called Lambert W function. Just rewrite the equation using Lambert formula: 1=(e-x)e^(-xe) and make the appropriate substitutions then simplify it and solve for x as a normal exponential equation. Haven't you studied in college beta, Delta, gamma, sigma Omega functions? This is second term Math for a BA in Physics.

[@dynaspinner64]

@@munteanucatalin9833 I'm a 11th grade high school kid.

[@munteanucatalin9833]

@@dynaspinner64 O.ooo... Then keep studying. Math is a nightmare, but is useful and has a lot of practical applications.

[@DimaMuskind]

I just divided everything by 2 and got x^2 + 0,5x − 3 = 0 Then just usesd the Vieta, so x1 + x2 = −0,5 & x1 * x2 = −3 Here it is quite obvious that x1 = 1,5 & x2 = −2 or vice versa. One of the easiests quadratic equasions

[@bidanfullko1]

Ще один знаючий "святий Грааль" квадратних рівнянь)

[@TrimutiusToo]

That person from the post in the beginning probably forgot to subtract 6 on both sides... That would be the most common mistake anywa

[@CLNCJD94]

I’ve started watching your videos to kinda test myself on math equations I used to know how to do. It feels good that I can keep up and still learn/relearn these lessons. Thank you.

[@whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Students can get so frustrated when they get to this level of algebra. They might be motivated to push through if they knew that this is basically the hardest thing to do in math until they get to differential equations. Get a solid understanding of advanced algebra and calculus is a breeze.

[@tom-qj6uw]

When I was at school we used to (and had to, btw) actually calculate it instead of using the formula. So several decades later I tried to do so and could still do it: 2x² + x =6 | Divide by 2 x² + 1/2x = 3 | complete the square i.e. add 1/16 *explanation below x² + 1/2x +1/16 = 3 +1/16 | apply 1.binomial (x +1/4)² = 49/16 | extract root | x + 1/4 | = 7/4 x + 1/4 = 7/4 or x + 1/4 = -7/4 | -1/4 x = 6/4=3/2 or x = -7/4 -1/4 = -8/4 = -2 *completing the square: We want to reduce this equation using the first binomial formula, i.e. (a+b)² = a² + 2ab + b². We already made a equal x, so we only need to calculate b. With 2ab = 1/2x and a = x we get 2b = 1/2, so b = 1/4. Now we only need b² which is (1/4)² = 1/16. We add this to both sides of the equation and can consequently apply the first binomial formula

[@annanay007]

2x²+x=6 2x²+x-6=0 2x²+4x-3x-6=0 [middle term split] 2x(x+2)-3(x+2)=0 (2x-3)(x+2)=0 So either of the two must be zero because their product has to be zero if 2x-3=0, x=3/2 if x+2=0, x=-2 Easy peasy

[@annanay007]

If you want to know how middle term split works, here I am eqn form is ax²+bx+c=0 Find a*c Here a=2 and b=6 ac=12 Now prime factors of 12 are the lowest value prime numbers you need to multiply to get 12 12=2*2*3 Now make two sets that on addition or subtraction give 'b' If the last value is negative you need to do subtraction and if positive addition Here the two sets can be 4x-3x Now take something common from two parts of the eqn and solve it Using the same, solve Easy: x² + 2x + 1 = 0 Hard: x² + 2x - 3 = 0

[@himalayavalvi4651]

Equation is (+c), so how come (-6) is utilised

[@aeojoe]

Both are easy

[@annanay007]

@@himalayavalvi4651 value of c is -6 So bx+(-6) bx-6

[@annanay007]

@@aeojoe clickbait it is 😉

[@antokarman2064]

I never thought that a math video would be so comforting. Thanks for the detailed explanation, man!

[@AmmoGus1]

From the beginning just divide 2x²+x-6=0 by 2 to get x²+0.5x-3=0 Then figure out what numbers add to 0.5 and multiply to -3. 2 and -1.5 (X+2)(x-1.5)=0 X=-2 and x=1.5

[@SuperNickid]

@AmmoGus1: You are also correct and you also prove that it does not work, the guy in the video also prove it does not work, with both his method, because the rules of algebra x must be equal to only one value, not 2 diffrent value,. Lets plug in your answer to found out if both answer work 2(x^2)+X=6 lets replace all X with -2= 2[(-2)^2]+2=6 2(4)+2=6 8+2=6, 10=6. That mean x=-2 is wrong. 2[(1.5)^2]+1.5=6 2(2.25)+1.5=6 4.5+1.5= 6 6=6 So the 1.5 actually work. It does not work because you found one incorrect answer and one correct answer. This is why it does not work. This is the solution replace X^2 to Y^2 so that way your formula as no problem because it would go like this Y=-2 X=1.5 and now solve it 2[(-2)^2]+1.5=6 2(4)+1.5=6 8+1.5=6 you see even this does not work. So no matter what it is always undertimine. If they is always more then one answer that work, or does not work, it is undertimine.

[@bloroxcleach4098]

​@@SuperNickidthat isn't true at all, the equation x⁴-5x²+4=0 has 4 solutions: 1, -1, 2, and -2. All of them work, you can try it yourself. X is not limited to one value. In fact, the way I came up with that equation was by multiplying 2 quadratics with that each have 2 solutions, x²-1=0 and x²-4=0. The first one's solutions are x={1, -1} and the second's solutions are x={2, -2}.

[@robertnomok9750]

@@SuperNickid Can you explain to me how exatly you managed to make x=-2 wrong? 2*-2^2+(-2)=6. 8-2=6.

[@Cossieuk]

If you replace X with -2 it = 2[(-2)^2]-2=6 and not 2[(-2)^2]+2=6. There for 2(4)-2=6, 8-2=6, 6=6. In a quadrtic equation W will always have 2 answers and you can graph the equation and see the two points where the graph crosses the X axis@@SuperNickid

[@thenonsequitur]

@@SuperNickid You substituted wrong in the x=-2 case. You wrote "2[(-2)^2]+2=6". You correctly substituted x with "-2" on the first term but you incorrectly substituted x with "+2" on the second term. You should have written "2[(-2)^2]-2=6", which simplifies to "6=6" and checks out.

[@8BitXatu]

I prefer to factor in parts for factoring quadratics with leading coefficient ≠ 1: 2x² + x = 6 2x² + x - 6 = 6 - 6 2x² + x - 6 = 0 2x² + 4x - 3x - 6 = 0 (2x² + 4x) + (-3x - 6) = 0 2x(x + 2) - 3(x + 2) = 0 (2x - 3)(x + 2) = 0 What I like about this method is that when you split x, it's more intuitive exactly what numbers should work. We need them to add to 1, and each of them to be a multiple or factor of either of the coefficients in the x² term or the constant term. I imagine this doesn't quite work cleanly for every problem, but this one seems to be set up for it.

[@kafkatotheworld]

finally my practice blessed me, as soon as I saw the problem I figured it out I feel good especially because I always got bad grades in my tests I feel confident Sorry for bad english it's because I don't respect the language btw a random help, if you can please I am a high schooler, I especially like math can understand concepts and am having fun with it though still I get bad grades any suggestions

[@cacalightx]

Well, it really depends on how much you practice. Understanding concepts and solving questions are two different things. You could understand the concept, but not understand the question. Sometimes, they twist the question to make it harder for you to understand. Or... you take a lot of time to solve simple questions. That again, can be solved by practicing questions by limiting yourself to a certain time period.

[@kafkatotheworld]

​@@cacalightx that's the fun part I don't know; I practice hard, I do everything I can possibly do but still the same low result And the main thing it's always the exams or tests that I cannot do math, whenever I see those questions on the exam(same difficulty) I cannot, I also try to do those same problems given in exam/tests at my home, and guess what I can do them easily I don't know what's the problem with me Sorry if it's a bit confusing, English is not my native language so I couldn't explain properly

[@saythealphabet776]

​@@kafkatotheworldcould be your teacher's fault. Some teachers are horrible at explaining things. Pay all the attention you can in class,do all your homework and you should be golden, but there's not much more you can do if your teacher sucks. Ask questions if you don't understand something.

[@darklightmotion5534]

​@@kafkatotheworld maybe its psychological and the exam environment hinders you in some way. Are you too stressed? Are you too anxious? Does it distract you? Take a deep breath and ground yourself.

[@peterpumpkineater6928]

Bro who practices math

[@funsquirrle]

love this channel, been watching some of your vids and they make me realize how much i used to enjoy math, and how much ive forgotten

[@Salamat__]

My brain at first sight : -2

[@konggy97]

Even for someone who is already finished college, this is still a refreshing thing to remember. Stupidity is when you don't want to learn, not when you are unable to learn/solve a question

[@jasonj5599]

Thanks

[@kinyutaka]

I have no idea how they made it in the first place, but it blew my mind when I first worked the quadratic formula backwards. x = -b ± √(b² - 4ac) / 2a 2ax = -b ± √(b²-4ac) 2ax+b = √(b²-4ac) (2ax+b)²=b²-4ac 4a²x²+4abx+b²=b²-4ac 4a²x²+4abx+4ac=0 (4a)(ax²+bx+c)=0 ax²+bx+c=0 So, if you multiply the whole equation by 4a, and add the square of b in the right manner, then you can solve for x.

[@alexlu8178]

anytime when you are stuck on a quadratic equation, quadratic formula will always work🐐

[@aaronh6169]

For some reason people hate completing the square but I find it easier than factoring. Standard form for reference: ax²+bx+c 2x²+x=6 First, make sure that your c (in this case 6) is on the right hand side. Then, divide everything by a In this case you have x²+0.5x=3 Then divide b/a (in this case 0.5) by 2, then square it You then have (0.25)² as a result Now add that on both sides x²+0.5x+(0.25)²=3+(0.25)² Notice that you have a polynomial on the left hand side that is a perfect square You can now condense it to (x+0.25)² So now you have (x+0.25)²=3+0.0625 Simplify to (x+0.25)²=3.0625 Then you take the square root So we have x+0.25=±√(3.0625) It would be easier to use fractions in this case because you can distribute the square root In any case then we have x+0.25=±1.75 So we have x=±1.75-0.25 Split this into x=1.75-0.25 and x=-1.75-0.25 And then you have x=1.5 and x=-2 Note that completing the square is the proof to the quadratic formula (Use the base equation ax²+bx+c and do the exact same steps as above) Anyways you probably have work on completing the square that I didn't find and I like your videos :)

[@my_1buddy]

I am actually surprised. I usually believe that because I don’t understand something from the beginning, I really am dumb. I always had trouble to this day with factoring, but somehow seeing the tic-tac-toe method changed things. I just could not visualize or write it down on paper before, but now I can clearly work it out in my head properly. Thanks, bprp bro.

[@kingpet]

Quadratic equation is like the bread and butter of algebraic equations in my middle school math class.

[@donskiver]

I was never very good at factoring or completing the square...but I quickly memorized the quadratic formula and thats how I always solved quadratics in school.

[@the_arizona_ranger0213]

I forgot how much I enjoyed my math classes. This gives me such a blast from the past.

[@DrEnzyme]

The proof of the quadratic formula is one of the most beautiful things my (limited) mathematical ability can comprehend. There's a bit where you seemingly add a random term to both sides (b/2a)^2 and it all comes cascading down into the final result. It's very satisfying.

[@runswithsoda]

Here I am reviewing this stuff late at night because I forgot all of this. Gotta keep my brain sharp! I really appreciate your clear explanations.

[@nerrickk9024]

The quadratic formula lives rent free in my head thanks to my teacher. To the tune of "pop goes the weasel": X equals the opposite of b, plus or minus square root, b squared minus 4 a c, all over 2 a!

[@conlanger]

Thanks!

[@JTCF]

I am proud of myself. Wrote down the problem from the thumbnail and solved it before going into the video.

[@acticlacid]

I haven’t seen that chart method for cross multiplication before, but it feels like a good way to keep it organized and reduce the amount of mental math necessary

[@aqwkingchampion13]

I never memorized the quadratic formula, and I never liked cross-checking when factoring, so I did it the hard way: Completing the square. 2x^2 + x = 6 x^2 + (1/2)x = 3 x^2 + (1/2)x + 1/16 = 3 + (1/16) x^2 + (1/2)x + 1/16 = 48/16 + 1/16 x^2 + (1/2)x + 1/16 = 49/16 (x+1/4)^2 = 49/16 x+1/4 = +/-(sqrt(49/16)) x+1/4 = +/- 7/4 x= +/- (7/4) -1/4 x= (-1 +/- 7)/4 x= -8/4 | 6/4 x= -2 | 3/2

[@eavening4149]

I never knew about such a clear and straightforward method for factoring when I was learning this. This tic tac toe method would have been amazing!

[@black_m1n825]

When I was introduced to factoring at school, that became my favorite way of solving these equations.

[@barneyDcaller]

I love the use of the table when completing the square or looking for the 2nd term. Very useful

[@harshkharwar5951iiit]

U can use Shredharacharya Formula to solve this x=-b +- √b²-4ac upon 2a ... We did these type of questions in class 4

[@hamakakun]

If only this channel exist during my school years. I cant digest this during that time, but looking at this now it make sense. 😢

[@Marinealver]

Ah the completing the square ones were always caught me. But yeah quadratics are easy to solve. Since the constant is < 0 we know there will be 2 solutions just by graphing. First method is often factoring, if that doesn't work then completing the square. Lastly and finally is the quadratic equation.

I solved it by immediately seeing -2 as a solution, then finding the minimum of the parabola by factoring out (a^2 + 2ab + b^2) from the formula. Found it at -1/4 and mirrored -2 on it to receive 1.5.

[@roadflames]

Honestly, i can't stress how much this video helped me out. i learnt how to factorise (With a proper method), the quadratic formula and how to solve a quadratic equation by factorising. it was really helpful bc my school didnt teach it. Thank you

[@T0NI_]

Can't believe it's "only" been like 4 years since I last used the quadratic formula, and I already forgot half the process lol. This was a fun reminder

[@ravirajac]

I studied in my school but still dont know where these equations are used. I think its important to study why need to learn it rather than solving equations. After 12 years I realized the importance of calculus. In my school I was just solving it for exams

[@bvssmouq6gamingofficialyt]

Fast method: multiply A times C. Find the factors of that number that would add up to your b value (in this case 2×-6=-12 so youd factor -12 into -3 and 4 which -3+4=1) from there you would divide them by the a vaule if they can ans then put it into factored/intercept form. (In this case it is (x+2)(2x-3)), then set one of them = to 0 an solve for x. Then do the same for the other. (X+2=0 x=-2, 2X-3=0 x=3/2) This method WILL ALWAYS work IF the factors can add up to the B value. If not, use this or quadratic formula (i'd use the formula).

[@error.418]

7:40 Not seeing the proof of the quadratic formula in the description as mentioned

[@bprpmathbasics]

I forgot. Thanks. It’s here Where did the quadratic formula come from? algebra basics kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WYaYeNfK6WqbM

[@error.418]

@@bprpmathbasics Much appreciated!

[@valdelta8096]

To factorise, I've always been taught that- ax²+bx+c Separate bx into such a manner that the product of their multiplication is equal to ac and the sum of them equals to b. So 2x²+x-6 would be 2x²+4x-3x-6 2x(x+2) -3(x+2) (x+2)(2x-3)

[@richardbradley1532]

I learned the formula 50 years ago and it is stuck in my head to this day! 😂

[@jennievanheuit2446]

I haven’t done the quadratic equation in decades. You explained it so clearly-wonderful!

[@GraceMidyette]

All the videos of him I've seen, I'm still impressed with his marker control.

[@zelandakhniteblade5436]

Simpler method for those who have difficulty going directly from the quadratic to the factors. For ax^2 + bx + c = 0, calculate a*c, here 2 * -6 = -12. Now look for 2 numbers that multiply together to give this number and add together to give b. Those numbers here are 4 and -3. Now replace b with these 2 numbers: 2x^2 + 4x - 3x - 6 = 0. Now group terms 1 and 2, and terms 3 and 4, so that they have a common factor: 2x(x+2) - 3(x+2) = 0. Combining: (2x - 3)(x + 2) = 0. It is a little longer than the methods most schools teach but it each step is simple meaning that you will never go wrong, whereas I see errors in the direct factorisation all the time. Any school pupils who have trouble with this process, please try this!

[@Robert53area]

I love your channel because it gives me a nice review of things i haven't done since high school or college. I had never seen the tic tac toe box method but i did know it had to make a middle from factoring. This was an interesting method. Thanks

[@BigNWide]

I started factoring by using the graph. It's so much faster than guess-and-check.

[@bloodred255]

I don't think I was taught factoring in school, just jumped to the quadratic formula.

[@lechaiku]

the fastest way in 3 simple steps (during the exam, time is of the essence) : 1) a = 2, c = -6 2 * (-6) = -12 ------> -12 = - 3*4 ----------> 4 must be positive 4-3=1 (our b = 1) we got 4 and -3 2) now divide by a 4:2 = 2 -3:2 = -3/2 3) the solutions are with opposite signs x = -2 or x = 3/2