How to factor a trinomial using diamond method

What is the first step in factoring trinomials according to the quadratic form?

• Create the quadratic equation

• Identify the positive factors

• Solve for X

• Determine the values of C and B

Why must one of the factors be negative when the product is negative?

• Because a negative times a negative is positive

• Because a positive times a positive is negative

• Because a negative times a positive is positive

• Because a positive times a negative is negative

Which pair of numbers correctly multiplies to -18 and adds to 3?

• 9 and -2

• -9 and 2

• 6 and -3

• -6 and 3

What is the significance of the sign of the middle term in choosing factors?

• It indicates which factor should be larger

• It has no significance

• It shows which factor should be negative

• It determines the sign of the product

How do you verify that the chosen factors are correct?

• By checking if they multiply to the original product

• By ensuring they add to the middle term

• By confirming they are both positive

• By making sure they are both negative