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 5, 5, and −2.Step Calculation: Coefficients are 5, 5, −2.
Find Factors: Step Title: Find the FactorsConcise Step Description: Find two numbers that multiply to the product of the first and last coefficients 5×−2=−10 and add to the middle coefficient 5.Step Calculation: Factors of −10 that add up to 5 are 5 and −2.
Write Factored Form: Step Title: Write the Factored FormConcise Step Description: Write the factored form of the quadratic equation using the factors found in the previous step.Step Calculation: The factored form is (5x−2)(x+1).