Factoring Trinomials Calculator

Factor a quadratic trinomial ax^2 + bx + c into (px + q)(rx + s) over integers (when possible) or report the discriminant and roots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you factor x^2 + 1?

Not over the real numbers. The discriminant is -4. Over the complex numbers, x^2 + 1 = (x + i)(x - i).

What if a is not 1?

Use the quadratic formula or AC method. For 6x^2 + 5x - 4, the roots are 1/2 and -4/3, so the factorization is (2x - 1)(3x + 4).

Does factoring work for higher-degree polynomials?

Sometimes. Cubics and quartics have closed-form solutions; quintics and above generally do not. Look for rational roots first using the Rational Root Theorem.

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