Identify a, b, c: Identify a, b, and c in the quadratic expression f2+7f+6.The quadratic expression is in the standard form af2+bf+c, where a=1, b=7, and b0.
Find Numbers for c and b: Find two numbers that multiply to c (which is 6) and add up to b (which is 7).The two numbers that satisfy these conditions are 1 and 6 because:1×6=6 (product equals c)b0 (sum equals b)
Write Factored Form: Write the factored form using the two numbers found in Step 2.The factored form of the quadratic expression is (f+1)(f+6).
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