How to Use UnFOIL to Factor Quadratic Equations

Updated: 03-28-2016

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Using the unFOIL method to factor quadratic equations into two binomials requires many steps. Prime factorization and order of decreasing powers are two parts of the unFOIL method, which helps you solve for quadratic equations. Remember that FOIL stands for first, outer, inner, and last.

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