Identify coefficients: Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic expression v2+5v+6. The quadratic expression is in the form av2+bv+c, where a=1, b=5, and c=6.
Find two numbers: Find two numbers that multiply to c (6) and add up to b (5). The numbers 2 and 3 multiply to 6 (2×3=6) and add up to 5 (2+3=5).
Write factored form: Write the factored form using the two numbers found in the previous step.The factored form of the quadratic expression is (v+2)(v+3).
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