Identify Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the CoefficientsConcise Step Description: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation, which are the numbers in front of the variables. In this case, the coefficients are 2, 3, and −2.Step Calculation: Coefficients are 2, 3, −2Step Output: Coefficients: 2, 3, −2
Find Factors: Step Title: Find the FactorsConcise Step Description: Find two numbers that multiply to the product of the leading coefficient 2 and the constant term −2, which is −4, and add to the middle coefficient 3.Step Calculation: Factors of −4 that add up to 3 are 4 and −1.Step Output: Factors: 4, −1
Rewrite Middle Term: Step Title: Rewrite the Middle TermConcise Step Description: Rewrite the middle term using the factors found in the previous step.Step Calculation: The quadratic equation can be rewritten as 2x2+4x−x−2.Step Output: Rewritten Quadratic: 2x2+4x−x−2
Factor by Grouping: Step Title: Factor by GroupingConcise Step Description: Group the terms into two pairs and factor out the common factors from each pair.Step Calculation: Factor out 2x from the first pair and −1 from the second pair to get 2x(x+2)−1(x+2).Step Output: Factored by Grouping: 2x(x+2)−1(x+2)
Factor Out Common Binomial: Step Title: Factor Out the Common BinomialConcise Step Description: Factor out the common binomial factor from the grouped terms.Step Calculation: The common binomial factor is (x+2), so factor it out to get (x+2)(2x−1).Step Output: Factored Form: (x+2)(2x−1)