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 1, 9, and 18.Step Calculation: Coefficients are 1, 9, 18Step Output: Coefficients: 1, 9, 18
Find Factors: Step Title: Find the FactorsConcise Step Description: Find two numbers that multiply to 18 (the last term) and add to 9 (the coefficient of the middle term).Step Calculation: Factors of 18 that add up to 9 are 3 and 6.Step Output: Factors: 3, 6
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 (k+3)(k+6).Step Output: Factored Form: (k+3)(k+6)