A Forbidden Jutsu for Quadratic Equations

Wrath of Math January 29, 2025
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Solving quadratic equations by factoring can be a bit tricky when the leading coefficient is not 1, it may require more guessing and checking than you'd like to do, but with this illegal trick you can leave those not equal to 1 coefficients in the past where they belong. #mathematics #maths #mathtricks I just launched a math fashion brand at https://mathshion.com/ Check it out and pick up some of the coolest math merch of all time! Join Wrath of Math to get exclusive videos, lecture notes, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyEKvaxi8mt9FMc62MHcliw/join OP: https://www.reddit.com/r/theydidthemath/comments/1ibypf3/request_teacher_taught_us_this_illegal_trick_to/ Follow Wrath of Math on... ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrathofmathedu ● TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrathofmathedu ● X: https://x.com/wrathofmathedu 0:00 Intro 0:50 Using the Trick 3:59 Another Example 5:28 Justification 8:38 Conclusion