Complete the statements to explain how to factor x2 + x – 12 using algebra tiles.

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Identify the values that should be written to complete the X diagram.On the top: On the bottom: On the sides::

–28

Identify the values that should be written to complete the X diagram.On the top: On the bottom: On the sides::

–3

Identify the values that should be written to complete the X diagram.On the top: On the bottom: On the sides::

–7 and 4

Use double grouping to factor the four terms.x2 – 3x – 28 =:

(x – 7)(x + 4)

Factoring Trinomials: a = 1 (Continued)