Factorise x^2+3x+4 without the use of quadratic formula

We use the form ax^2+bx+cTo factorise we need to put the equation into 2 bracketsThese 2 brackets will be in the form (x+k)(x+j) where k and j are to be foundWe need to find a combination of k and j for which k+j=b and k*j=c
For this example:(x+1)(x+2)

WC
Answered by William C. Maths tutor

3473 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Rationalising the denominator (Surds)


[Foundation} y = 4x - 3t. x = 2 and t = 5. Work out the value of y.


write x^2 + 10x - 6 in the form (x+a)^2 + b


Solve the simultaneous equations x - 2y = 5 and 5x + 4y = 11


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning