X²−3x+2=0,use factorisation method
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6 stepsIdentify coefficients
The given quadratic equation is in the form , where , , and .
Find two numbers
We need to find two numbers that multiply to (which is 2) and add up to (which is -3).
Let these numbers be and .
The numbers are -1 and -2, because and .
Rewrite the middle term
Substitute with :
Factor by grouping
Group the terms and factor out common factors:
Factor out the common binomial
Notice that is a common factor:
Solve for x
Set each factor equal to zero and solve for :
The solutions are:
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