Question

How do you factor the trinomial `x^2 + 13x + 36`?

Answer 1

`x^2+13x+36=(x+4)(x+9)`

Explanation:

`x^2+13x+36`

Find two numbers that when added equal `13` and when multiplied equal `36`. The numbers `4` and `9` meet the criteria.

Rewrite the expression as `(x+4)(x+9)`.