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, −16, and −20.Step Calculation: Coefficients are −2, −16, −20Step Output: Coefficients: −2, −16, −20
Factor Out GCF: Step Title: Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)Concise Step Description: Factor out the greatest common factor from the quadratic equation to simplify the factoring process.Step Calculation: The GCF of −2, −16, and −20 is −2.Step Output: Factored equation with GCF: −2(x2+8x+10)
Find Factors: Step Title: Find the FactorsConcise Step Description: Find two numbers that multiply to 10 (the last term of the factored equation) and add to 8 (the coefficient of the middle term of the factored equation).Step Calculation: Factors of 10 that add up to 8 are 2 and 5.Step Output: Factors: 2, 5
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 −2(x+2)(x+5).Step Output: Factored Form: −2(x+2)(x+5)