How do you factor -p^{2}+4p-4=0?
1 Answer
Mar 23, 2018
This involves factoring out the negative from the trinomial.
Explanation:
You want the leading coefficient on the
Now that the negative is factored out, you should factor the rest like normal. As
These conclusions lead to:
Now add the negative in front, for:
You can test the answer by using FOIL:
Distribute the negative: