Identify Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the CoefficientsReasoning: Check out the numbers in front of the variables in the quadratic equation.Calculation: Coefficients are 1, −14, 36.
Find Factors: Step Title: Find the FactorsReasoning: Need two numbers that multiply to 36 (the constant term) and add to −14 (the coefficient of the middle term).Calculation: Factors of 36 that add up to −14 are −6 and −8.
Write Factored Form: Step Title: Write the Factored FormReasoning: Use the factors found to write the quadratic in its factored form.Calculation: The factored form is (q−6)(q−8).