Question

How do you factor the trinomial `x^2 + 5x + 6`?

Answer 1

`x^2+5x+6=color(blue)((x+2)(x+3))`

Explanation:

`x^2+5x+6`

Find two numbers that when added equal `5`, and when multiplied equal `6`. The numbers `2` and `3` fit the criteria.

Rewrite the trinomial as `(x+2)(x+3)`.